Butter Chicken (Sangli Butter Chicken) from scratch - fragrant and low fat

Prep time : 30 minutes
Serves    : two
Heat      : mild 

Ingredients

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300 - 400 grams Boneless Chicken

Coriander (Ground)

Cumin (Ground)

Fenugreek (Dried)

Garlic (Fresh or granules)

Ginger (Fresh or ground) 

Lime Juice

Milk (low fat)

Mixed Spices (ground)

Paprika

Plain unsweetened yoghurt

Salt

Sugar

Tomato Puree 

Vegetable Oil (maybe peanut oil or sunflower oil)

Water

Whole Spices (optional)

Usually served with Naan / Parantha / Roti or Rice.

Note : The Whole and Mixed Spices can be any commercial
brand from the supermarket

Equipment

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Two bowls and a chopping board

Wok or deep fry pan

Knife

Garlic press (Optional - if using fresh garlic) 

Measure for Teaspoon (tsp) Tablespoon (tbsp) Cup (cup)
 

Righto let start...

Steps 1 - 4 can be done a few hours ahead of time to allow
the flavours to infuse.

1. Set out the two bowls and chopping board

2. Chop the chicken into bite sized pieces, Press or finely
   chop 1 tsp garlic, finely chop 1 tsp ginger.

3. Mix 1 tsp of lime juice, 1/2 tsp of paprika, 1 tsp 
   salt and evenly coat the chicken. Leave to one side.

4. Mix 2 tbsp yoghurt, 1/2 tsp oil, 1/2 tsp chopped ginger,
   1/2 tsp chopped (or pressed) garlic, 1/2 tsp mixed spices.
   Once these ingredients have been combined mix them in with 
   the chicken.  

   (If possible let the chicken rest in the marinade for at least 30 minutes)

5. Heat wok or pan to a high setting and stir fry the marinated 
   chicken till the meat has turned white.

   (don't bother adding oil as the marinade should have plenty in it already).
   Transfer the chicken to a bowl.

6. Heat 1 tbsp of oil and add 1 tsp of whole spices (or 1 tsp of mixed spices), 1/2 tsp chopped     

   ginger, 1/2 tsp chopped garlic, 1 tsp coriander, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1 cup tomato puree. Let it
   cook for a couple of minutes.

7. Add 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 tsp paprika. Mix well then add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes.

8. Sprinkle 1/2 a tsp of fenugreek leaves, 1/2 cup of milk and 1 tsp sugar. Stir then let simmer for 5 minutes.

Serve with Naan / Parantha / Roti or Rice.