Butter Chicken Akhni

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Recipe Credit By Farzana Kumandan @sprinklesandspicect

INGREDIENTS 

MARINADE:

  • 1- 2kg chicken pieces
  • 2 heaped tsp ginger and garlic
  • 1 cup double cream yogurt
  • 2 heaped tablespoons Sprinkles and Spice Butter Chicken Spice
  • 1 level tsp crushed chillies
  • 2 tsp jeera
  • 2 tsp koljana
  • 2 tsp tandoori spice
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt

ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 tablespoons butter or ghee
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 large sachet tomato paste
  • 2-3 grated tomatoes
  • 4 potatoes cut in quarters
  • 1 cup fresh cream
  • 3 cups rinsed rice (parboiled with salt)
  • hardboiled eggs
  • Pan roasted cashew

METHOD

1.Marinade the chicken in all the above ingredients and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.

2.In a large pot on medium heat, braise the onion in butter until golden brown.

3.Add in the marinated chicken, potato tomato paste, tomato, fresh cream, and 1 cup water.

4.Stir until well combined and cook on a low to medium heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5.After 20-30 minutes, add the parboiled rice and,boiled eggs, cashews and stir well.

6.Level the top and top with freshly chopped coriander, chillies and blocks of butter.

7.Steam on the stove on a low heat for half hour or cover with a double layer foil and transfer to the oven.

8.Steam for 35 minutes on 190 degrees.

Enjoy

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