Anshu's Food Odyssey

Butter Chicken  finds its roots in Punjabi cuisine and is known to have first originated in the menu of the renowned restaurant chain in North India with the name of  Moti Mahal Deluxe . The rich, creamy and tomatoey gravy with a right balance of spiciness, tanginess and sweetness, makes for a perfect delight for every non-veg food lover. This delectable chicken delicacy has gained quite a popularity over the years and now finds one of the top places on the menus of many international multi-cuisine restaurants too. While authentically, the chicken pieces in Butter Chicken are first roasted in a tandoor and then added to the gravy, I bring to you an alternate method to make and relish this wonderful dish in your very own home kitchens, and that too without a tandoor. So, let's get started and see how it can be made. The recipe is divided in two parts - the chicken and the gravy. For the latter part, I have used my make-ahead makhani gravy base , recipe for which you c

Bored of eating the same old style chicken curry every time? If yes! then this spicy chicken in almond-tomato gravy is a perfect recipe for your sorts. Oozing with aromas and flavors of freshly ground spices along with goodness of almonds, it not only adds a spark to your casual dinner menu but, also makes for an ideal recipe to be served at cozy winter night dinner parties and get-togethers. For sure a keeper recipe, do bookmark it and try the next time you are looking forward to a hearty meal with friends and family. Ingredients Chicken (on bone) - 750 grams Onions (thinly sliced) - 2 Tomatoes (pureed) - 3 Ginger (finely chopped) - 1 tsp Garlic (finely chopped) - 2 tsp Ginger/Garlic paste - 1/2 tbsp Thick whisked yogurt - 1 cup Almonds (blanched and peeled) - 1/2 cup Green chilies (finely chopped) - 2 to 3 Lemon juice - 1/2 tbsp Bay leaf - 1 Cinnamon stick - 1 inch Cloves - 2 to 3 Black pepper corns - 3 to 4 Cumin seeds - 1 tsp Salt - 2 tsp (or as