Butter Chicken

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs. of boneless chicken thighs OR chicken breast (cut into small pieces)
• 3 tablespoon of Shan Butter Chicken Masalah
• 3 tablespoon of sour cream OR plain yogurt
• 2 medium onions sliced
• 1 tablespoon of ground garlic
• 1/2 tablespoon of ground ginger (optional)
• 1/4 cup (6 tablespoons) crushed tomatoes OR 4 tomatoes peeled and cut into small pieces
• 1 cup half and half cream
• 1/5 cup ghee OR cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika powder

Note: If you don't want to use butter chicken ready-made masala, you can make your own by substituting it for 1 teaspoon salt, chili powder, cumin powder, and paprika, 1/3 teaspoon of black ground pepper, and a pinch of clove powder. The rest of the recipe is the same.

Directions:

In a bowl, add in the chicken pieces, butter chicken masala, and yogurt. Mix it all together and let it marinate for at least two hours.

After two hours, in a non-stick pan add in the oil on medium heat. Then add in the sliced onions and let them cook until translucent. Then add in the garlic, and let it cook for 2 minutes. Then add in the marinated chicken. Stir a few times and put the lid on. Stir on and off for about 10 minutes. Let it cook until all the water comes out from the chicken.

Once you see that the water has come out of the chicken, uncover the pan and let all the water dry. Then add the crushed tomatoes, paprika powder, and the optional ground ginger. Stir. When you see oil coming out, then add the cream and let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.

Your yummy butter chicken is ready to serve! Enjoy with white boiled rice, naan, or roti.