# @shehrbanocooks on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ4QHX7AgE4
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/59923659-shehrbanocooks-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-11-10T14:19:30.000+00:00

## Caption

Butter chicken recipe 👇 

🧂 Ingredients

For the Chicken:
	•	500 g boneless chicken (thighs or breast), cut into pieces
	•	1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
	•	1–2 tbsp oil (for frying)

For the Gravy:
	•	1 large onion, sliced
	•	2 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
	•	10–12 cashew nuts
	•	½ cup yogurt
	•	Juice of ½ lemon
	•	1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
	•	1 tsp turmeric powder
	•	1 tsp coriander powder
	•	1 tsp cumin powder
	•	1 tsp garam masala
	•	Salt to taste

For Finishing:
	•	2 tbsp fresh cream
	•	1–2 tbsp butter
	•	Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
	•	1–2 green chilies, sliced (for garnish)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions
	1.	Fry the Onions
	•	Heat a little oil in a pan.
	•	Add sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
	•	Remove and set aside to cool.
	2.	Cook the Chicken
	•	In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed.
	•	Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
	•	Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned and cooked through.
	3.	Make the Gravy Base
	•	In a blender, add the fried onions, tomatoes, cashew nuts, yogurt, lemon juice, and all the spices (chili powder, turmeric, coriander, cumin, garam masala, and salt).
	•	Blend into a smooth purée. Add a splash of water if needed for blending.
	4.	Cook the Gravy
	•	Pour the blended mixture into the pan with the cooked chicken.
	•	Stir well to coat the chicken.
	•	Cook on medium heat for about 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oil or butter begins to separate and the gravy thickens.
	5.	Finish the Dish
	•	Add the cream and butter. Stir until combined and simmer for another 2–3 minutes.
	•	Taste and adjust salt or spice levels.
	6.	Garnish and Serve
	•	Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and sliced green chilies.
	•	Serve hot with naan, roti, or steamed basmati rice.

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