Dairy-Free Butter Chicken Recipe
A mouth-watering, rich, creamy aromatic Indian dairy-free butter chicken dish with a captivating flavour.
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1 large red bell pepper chopped
- 3 medium tomatoes ripe, chopped
- 2 medium green chillis deseeded
- 1/2 tsp chilli
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped, for garnishing
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a large non-stick saucepan, heat the olive oil or the dairy-free butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the ginger paste and garlic paste to the saucepan and stir for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the cashews and saute for a minute. Add the chopped tomatoes, green chilli and red bell pepper and saute for a few minutes. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the liquid dries up. Add water and cook covered for another 2 minutes.
- Add the ingredients to a blender and blend to a smooth consistency
- In the same saucepan, add the rest of the cooking oil followed by the chicken. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned. Add all the spices (chilli, garam masala, salt, paprika, sugar, turmeric, and cayenne) and stir for another minute.
- Add the blended mixture to the saucepan and stir well. Add the coconut cream turn heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust salt accordingly. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
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Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 618kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 30gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 572mgPotassium: 801mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2118IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 3mg
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