butter chicken

 Here's a simple butter chicken recipe:

Ingredients: - 500g boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces - 2 tablespoons butter - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil - 1 onion, finely chopped - 2 cloves of garlic, minced - 1 teaspoon ginger paste or grated ginger - 2 teaspoons garam masala - 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to your taste) - 1 teaspoon turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon ground cumin - 1 cup tomato puree - 1 cup heavy cream - Salt to taste - Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions: 1. Heat the butter and oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until they turn translucent. 2. Add the minced garlic and ginger paste/grated ginger. Sauté for a minute until fragrant. 3. In a small bowl, mix together garam masala, chili powder, turmeric, and ground cumin. Add this mixture to the pan and stir well. 4. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are lightly browned from all sides. 5. Pour in the tomato puree and stir to combine well with the chicken and spices. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. 6. Reduce the heat to low. Gradually add the heavy cream while stirring continuously to prevent curdling. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. 7. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with salt as per your preference. 8. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving. 9. Serve hot with steamed rice or naan bread. Enjoy your homemade butter chicken!