@evergreens.lifest: Butter Chicken Ingredients: For the Chicken Marinade: - 500g (1 lb) boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces - 1 cup plain yogurt - 2 tablespoons lemon juice - 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste - 1 teaspoon turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon cumin powder - 1 teaspoon garam masala - 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste) - Salt, to taste For the Butter Chicken Sauce: - 2 tablespoons butter - 1 tablespoon oil (optional) - 1 large onion, finely chopped - 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste - 2 large tomatoes, pureed (or 1 cup tomato puree) - 1 teaspoon cumin powder - 1 teaspoon coriander powder - 1 teaspoon garam masala - 1 teaspoon red chili powder - 1 cup heavy cream - 1 teaspoon sugar (optional) - Salt, to taste - Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish Instructions: Step 1: Marinate the Chicken 1. Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, and all the spices for the marinade. 2. Coat the chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results. Step 2: Cook the Chicken 1. Sear the chicken: Heat a little oil or butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken pieces until they are browned on all sides, but don’t worry if they aren’t fully cooked inside. Set them aside. Step 3: Make the Butter Chicken Sauce 1. Cook the onions: In the same pan, add butter and a bit of oil. Sauté the chopped onions until they turn golden brown. 2. Add ginger-garlic paste: Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant. 3. Tomato puree: Add the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the tomato mixture (about 10 minutes). 4. Spice it up: Add cumin, coriander, red chili powder, and garam masala. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes. 5. Simmer with cream: Lower the heat, add the cream, and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer gently for 5-7 minutes. Add a teaspoon of sugar if you prefer a sweeter fl

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