Delicious Butter Chicken

Also known as Murg Makhani, Butter Chicken is popular all over the world. This particular recipe is guaranteed to keep the whole family happy.

Ingredients                                Serves: 4


2 tablespoons oil
500g chicken thigh fillets, cut into chunks
2 onions, diced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon grated root ginger
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons turmeric
½ teaspoon hot chilli powder
400g tin chopped tomatoes
250ml PHILADELPHIA Original Cream For Cooking, a cream alternative
Steamed basmati rice, to serve
¼ cup coriander leaves
¼ cup toasted flaked almonds
Steamed green vegetables, to serve
Pappadums, to serve


Preparation 

Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 35 minutes

1. Heat half the oil in a large saucepan and cook the chicken for 5 minutes or until golden. Remove and set aside.

2. Heat the remaining oil in the saucepan and sauté the onions for 5 minutes, until softened. Reduce the heat; stir in garlic, ginger and spices then cook for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and chicken, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

3. Stir in the PHILLY and simmer until heated through. Spoon chicken and sauce over rice in serving bowls, sprinkle with coriander and almonds. Serve with green vegetables and pappadums. Serve immediately.