Huma’s simplified Butter Chicken

Huma’s simplified Butter Chicken Lazeez for 4 people: Total active time 30 min ✨💕👩‍🍳

Ingredients:-

For Marinade:
- 1.5 lbs (700g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
For the Gravy:
- 4 large tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric

- Salt to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For Serving:
- Naan or Laccha paratha


Instructions:-
1. Marinate the Chicken: - In a bowl, combine the yogurt, ginger garlic paste, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, lemon juice, and salt. Add the chicken pieces and coat them well with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight.
2. Prepare the Tomatoes: - Steam the tomatoes until the skin starts to peel off. Then, remove the skin, and puree the tomatoes in a blender or food processor. Set aside.
3. Air Fry the Chicken: - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned on the outside.
4. Make the Gravy: - In a separate pan, heat the vegetable oil and butter over medium heat. Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute. - Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes. - Pour in the tomato puree and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. - Add the air-fried chicken pieces to the gravy and mix well.
5. Finish the Dish: - Pour in the heavy cream and add the brown sugar. Stir to combine. - Crush the dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) between your palms and add them to the gravy along with the unsalted butter. - Let the butter chicken simmer for 5-10 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve: - Serve the butter chicken hot with naan or laccha paratha.
Enjoy your homemade lazeez butter chicken and simply love your life ✨💕🥰