Instant Butter Chicken Recipe by Food Fusion

Here’s an **Instant Butter Chicken** recipe inspired by **Food Fusion**—a rich and creamy dish that’s perfect for **Ramzan Iftar** or any day when you’re craving something indulgent. 🍗🍛

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## **🌟 Instant Butter Chicken Recipe**

### **Ingredients**

#### **For Chicken Marinade:**
- 500g **boneless chicken (cut into cubes)**
- 1 tbsp **ginger garlic paste**
- 1 tbsp **lemon juice**
- ½ tsp **salt**
- ½ tsp **red chili powder**
- ½ tsp **garam masala**
- 1 tbsp **yogurt**
- 1 tbsp **oil**

#### **For Butter Chicken Gravy:**
- 2 tbsp **butter**
- 1 tbsp **oil**
- 1 large **onion (chopped)**
- 1 tbsp **ginger garlic paste**
- 1 cup **tomato puree**
- ½ tsp **red chili powder**
- ½ tsp **turmeric powder**
- ½ tsp **coriander powder**
- 1 tsp **garam masala**
- 1 tsp **salt**
- ½ cup **fresh cream**
- ½ cup **water** (adjust for desired consistency)
- 1 tbsp **kasuri methi** (dried fenugreek leaves)
- 1 tbsp **sugar** (optional, for balance)

#### **For Garnishing:**
- Fresh **coriander leaves (chopped)**
- 1 tbsp **cream** (for drizzling)

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### **🌿 Instructions**

#### **Step 1: Marinate Chicken**
1. In a bowl, mix **chicken** with **ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, red chili powder, garam masala, yogurt, and oil**.
2. Let it marinate for **20-30 minutes** (for better flavor, marinate longer if you can).

#### **Step 2: Cook Chicken**
3. Heat **1 tbsp oil** in a pan and cook the **marinated chicken** on medium-high heat until it’s fully cooked and slightly browned (about **8-10 minutes**). Set aside.

#### **Step 3: Prepare Butter Chicken Gravy**
4. In the same pan, melt **butter** with **1 tbsp oil**.
5. Add **chopped onions** and sauté until golden brown.
6. Add **ginger garlic paste** and cook until fragrant.
7. Pour in the **tomato puree** and cook for **5-7 minutes** until the oil starts to separate.
8. Add **red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, salt**, and stir well.
9. Pour in **fresh cream** and mix until the gravy becomes smooth and creamy.
10. Add **water** and bring it to a simmer. Adjust consistency as needed (thicker or thinner).
11. Stir in **kasuri methi** and **sugar** (optional, to balance acidity).

#### **Step 4: Combine Chicken & Gravy**
12. Add the cooked **chicken** to the gravy and simmer for **5 minutes** to combine the flavors.

#### **Step 5: Garnish & Serve**
13. Garnish with **chopped coriander** and a drizzle of **cream**.

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### **🍽️ Serving Suggestion:**
✔ Serve hot with **naan, roti, or steamed rice**.
✔ Pair with **raita** or a **side salad** for a complete meal.

Would you like a **low-fat or healthier version** of this butter chicken? 😋🍴