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Quick & Easy Butter Chicken Recipe (30 Minutes)

30-Minute Murgh Makhani

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 0.5 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 large onion
  • 1.5 cup tomato puree
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together plain yogurt, 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste, 1 tsp garam masala, Kashmiri red chili powder, salt, and lemon juice. Add poultry pieces and toss to coat.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of ghee. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the tomato puree, cumin powder, and remaining 1 tsp garam masala. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes until it thickens and the oil starts to separate.
  • Return the browned meat to the skillet. Stir in the heavy cream and crushed kasuri methi (fenugreek leaves). Simmer for another 5 minutes until everything is cooked through and the sauce is creamy.
  • Serve immediately with warm naan or steamed basmati rice.