Dhaba Style Butter Chicken Recipe

Butter chicken or chicken makhani is a delicious non-vegetarian side dish that is popular in northern states of India. The aroma of spices, chicken and butter makes it a lip smacking dish. Butter chicken gravy is an authentic dish which can be prepared very easily.

Dhaba style recipes are becoming really popular in the Indian cuisine. They are popular for their delicious and spicy foods. You can easily try the dhaba style butter chicken recipe. It is simple, desi and spicy too!

Dhaba style butter chicken, side dish recipe:

Serves: 3
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

• Chicken- 500gms (skinned and boneless, cut into cubes)
• Onions- 3 (finely chopped)
• Ginger and garlic paste- 1tsp
• Chicken stock- 1 cup
• Almonds- 8-10 (soaked and grounded)
• Cream- 3tbsp
• Lemon- 1
• Curd- ½ cup
• Garam masala- 1tsp
• Red chilli powder- 1tsp
• Coriander powder- 2tsp
• Cumin seeds powder- 1tsp
• Fenugreek leaves- 1tsp
• Cloves- 3
• Black peppercorns- 7
• Cinnamon- 1 inch stick
• Cardamon seeds- 1tsp
• Bay leaves- 2
• Salt- as per taste
• Oil- ½ cup
• Butter- 2tbsp

Procedure

• In a bowl, mix lemon juice, garam masala, curd, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds powder, fenugreek leaves, salt and marinade the chicken pieces in it for an hour.
• Heat a pan and dry roast black peppercorns, cloves, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks and cardamom seeds. Let it cool. Ground into a powder.
• Heat 3-4tbsp oil in the same pan. Fry the onions on a medium flame for 3-4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic paste.
• Now take out the chicken pieces and cook till it turns opaque.
• Add the chicken stock and grounded powder. Mix well and cook on a low flame for around 30 minutes.
• Now add the marinade, almond paste, butter, cream and bring it to boil. Cook for another 4-5 minutes.

Dhaba style butter chicken is ready to be served. Serve this side dish hot with rice or naans.