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Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

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10/10

Tender chicken in creamy tomato-butter sauce — India's most famous export.

Chicken Curry Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Charring chicken in tandoor/oven first adds smokiness; cream + butter mellows the tomato acidity.

Key Ingredients

chicken thigh tomatoes butter cream kasuri methi garam masala ginger garlic

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