Creamy Butter Chicken

Ingredients

• 600g chicken thighs, cubed
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, puréed
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 400g crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp garam masala, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 cup cream
• Rice or naan to serve

Method

1. Marinate the chicken in yogurt and half the spices for 20 minutes.
2. Sear the chicken in butter until browned; set aside.
3. Cook onion purée and ginger-garlic paste until deep golden.
4. Add tomatoes and remaining spices; simmer 10 minutes.
5. Blend smooth if you like, return chicken, and simmer until cooked through.
6. Stir in the cream, adjust salt, and serve with rice or naan.