Indian Butter Chicken with Garlic Naan

Ingredients

• 1 pounds chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup plain yogurt, for marination
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 can tomato puree
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• to taste salt
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cup warm water
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Method

1. 01
   In a bowl, mix the chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and half of the garam masala. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. 02
   Heat butter and oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger, sauté until golden.
3. 03
   Add remaining garam masala, cumin, cayenne, and coriander. Stir for a minute until fragrant.
4. 04
   Add tomato puree, cream, and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. 05
   Add marinated chicken to the sauce. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
6. 06
   For naan, mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir in water and yogurt to form a dough.
7. 07
   Knead the dough until smooth. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
8. 08
   Divide dough into balls. Roll each into a flat oval. Cook on a hot skillet until bubbles form, then flip.
9. 09
   Brush naan with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic and cilantro.
10. 10
    Garnish butter chicken with cilantro and serve with garlic naan.