Chicken Creamy Makhni Karahi
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Chicken Creamy Makhni Karahi
- Cook33 min
- Total33 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CourseMain course
- CuisinePakistani
Ingredients 12
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Instructions 10
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Heat 1/3 cup oil in a pan and add 100 g butter.
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Add 3 medium chopped onions and sauté for 5 minutes over medium heat.
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Add 1 kg chicken along with 1 tbsp ginger, garlic & green chilli paste. Mix well.
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Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
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Remove the lid and add: 1 tsp white pepper powder, 1 tsp black pepper powder, 1/2 tbsp coriander powder, 1 tsp cumin powder and salt to taste.
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Add 1 cup yogurt and mix well.
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Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the oil separates.
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Add 100 ml fresh cream and mix gently.
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Cover again and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
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Garnish with A sprinkle of black pepper; green chillies; lemon slices; A small knob of butter; perfect with naan, roti, or steamed rice.
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