Butter Chicken Delight using a Cecotec
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Butter Chicken, or 'Murgh Makhani' as it’s affectionately called in India, is like a warm hug on a plate, wrapping succulent chicken in a silky, buttery sauce that's spiced just right. Legend has it that this dish was born in the 1950s at the Moti Mahal restaurant in Delhi, where leftover chicken was cooked with tomatoes, butter, and cream—talk about culinary recycling! The medley of spices dances on your palate, and each bite is a delightful journey through the rich tapestry of Indian flavors. Fun fact: Butter Chicken is so beloved that it’s often considered the ambassador of Indian cuisine, charming taste buds around the globe. So, grab a piece of naan, and get ready to dive into a dish that's as comforting as your favorite childhood blanket!
Ingredients
- 125 g Onion
- 2 Cloves of garlic
- 20 g Ginger
- 30 g Butter
- 400 g Crushed tomato
- 20 g Tomato puree
- 2 Teaspoon(s) Garam masala
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Turmeric
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Chili powder
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Paprika
- 2 Teaspoon(s) Salt
- 1 Teaspoon(s) Pepper
- 500 g Chicken breast
- 100 g Whipping cream
- 400 g Water
- 200 g Basmati rice
- 10 g Fresh coriander
Steps
Butter Chicken Sauce
- Add 125 g of onion, 2 cloves of garlic, 20 g of ginger in the food processor bowl.
- Mix chop: 5sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Add 30 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 3:00min / 120°C / Speed 1.
- Add 400 g of crushed tomato, 20 g of tomato puree, 2 teaspoon(s) of garam masala, 1 teaspoon(s) of turmeric, 1 teaspoon(s) of chili powder, 1 teaspoon(s) of paprika, 2 teaspoon(s) of salt, 1 teaspoon(s) of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 15:00min / 100°C / Speed 2.
- Mix manual: 30sec / 0°C / Speed 8.
- Cut in pieces, and add 500 g of chicken breast in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 12:00min / 100°C / Speed 2 in inverse.
- Add 100 g of whipping cream in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 3:00min / 100°C / Speed 1 in inverse.
- Setaside the preparation content in a bowl.
Rice
- Wash the food processor bowl.
- Rinse Basmati Rice in a strainer until the water runs clear.
- Add 400 g of water, 200 g of basmati rice in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 15:00min / 100°C / Speed 2.
- Check if the Rice is cooked to your liking, if not, add a few more minutes.
Final Presentation
- Spoon the Butter Chicken over the rice.
- Add 10 g of fresh coriander on a plate.
- Serve Hot.
