Go Back Email Link
–+ servings

Butter Chicken And Cauliflower Rice

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 5 People
Calories 415 kcal

Ingredients
  

 For the chicken Marinade

  • boneless chicken thighs
  • full fat Greek yoghurt
  • ginger and garlic paste
  • olive oil
  • Tandoori masala
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Butter Chicken

  • 1 Tbsp Ghee
  • 1 Large Onion thinly sliced
  • Pinch of cumin seeds
  • 3 Tbsp Ginger and garlic paste
  • 400 grams Chopped tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp motherland pepper sauce or chilli flake(optional)
  • 1/2 Tsp Coriander powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Cumin powder
  • 1/2 Cup Single cream
  • 1/2 Tsp Garam masala or butter chicken masala
  • 2 Stock cubes
  • 1/4 Tsp Fenugreek leaves crushed between fingers
  • Lemon juice to taste if required
  • Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions
 

For the chicken Marinade

  • Cut the chicken breast in small pieces of desired size and then wash and drain on cloth
  • Combine the chicken marinade ingredients in a bowl and add the chicken and allow to marinate for one hour to overnight
  • Then bake the chicken in the oven for 40 minutes, turning halfway through and switching to grill function for the last 5minutes.

Putting together the Butter Chicken

  • In a pan melt and the ghee and add cumin seeds and stir for 2 seconds
  • Then add the onions and sauté until translucent for about 4 minutes
  • Add the ginger and garlic and let cook for 30 seconds stirring so it does not burn.
  • Then add the tomatoes along with the coriander powder, cumin powder, stock cubes, ¼ cup water, pepper sauce or flakes (optional) and simmer for 20 minutes
  • Remove from heat and add to blender and blend.
  • Transfer back to sauce pan and then add the baked /grilled chicken and sauce
  • Add the single cream and garam/ butter chicken masala and lemon juice (optional) to taste and cook on medium flame until it comes to a boil.
  • Add fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) and let all rest for a few minutes
  • Garnish with fresh coriander before serving
  • Serve with cauliflower rice or any other low GI side

Notes

Glycemic index; low: 31
 

Nutrition

Serving: 5PeopleCalories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 14.67gProtein: 24.67gFat: 29.58gSodium: 1903mgFiber: 1.95gSugar: 7.22g
Keyword Afrofusion
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!