Butter Chicken Balls

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Butter Chicken Balls

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 30 Min

Total Time : 45 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 300g minced chicken


  • 1/2 teaspoon or more red chilli powder


  • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste


  • 1 teaspoon salt or as per taste


  • 1 tbsp yoghurt


  • 1/2 teaspoon garam or chicken masala


  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric


  • 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp oil


  • 2.5 tbsp butter


  • 2 onions chopped


  • 3 tomatoes chopped


  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or as per taste


  • 2 tbsp cream


  • 10-12 cashews


  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder


  • 2-3 cloves


  • 1 small inch cinnamon stick


  • 3 cardamom


  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar


  • 3/4 teaspoon kashmiri chilli powder


  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala


  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste

Directions

  • In a bowl, add minced chicken, ginger garlic paste, yoghurt, red chilli powder, turmeric, salt and chicken masala
  • Knead mixture well and make equal size balls. Heat butter and oil in a pan. Shallow fry the balls until done on all sides. Keep it aside
  • Heat 1.5 tbsp butter in a pan. Add whole spices and saute for few seconds
  • Add onions and saute until tender
  • Add ginger garlic paste and saute until raw aroma goes away
  • Add cashews and saute until golden brown
  • Add tomatoes and cook until tender.Add coriander powder and chili powder. Saute for a minute. Allow to cool completely
  • Adding water, grind to smooth puree
  • Heat remaining butter in a pan. add ground puree and mix well
  • Add salt and garam masala. Cook for 4-5 minutes
  • Add cream and mix. Gravy should be like sauce. Add water if its too dry
  • Add chicken balls. Cover and cook for 2-3 minutes
  • In serving plate, add spaghetti or noodles or steamed rice. Top with butter chicken balls and gravy/sauce. Garnish with little grated cheese and coriander leaves. Serve warm