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Marinate for at least 30 minutes.","group":"Preparation","title":"Mix chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, Kashmiri chili powder, and salt","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Grill the marinated chicken in a preheated oven at 400°F (204°C) for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and slightly charred.","group":"Cooking Chicken","title":"Grill the marinated chicken","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Chicken"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan. Add the tomato puree and sugar. Simmer on medium heat for 10-12 minutes until the sauce thickens and oil begins to separate.","group":"Gravy Preparation","title":"Melt 2 tablespoons of butter","timerMinutes":12,"sourceTitle":"Gravy Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Stir in the heavy cream and grilled chicken pieces. Add garam masala and crushed kasuri methi. Simmer for another 5 minutes.","group":"Final Assembly","title":"Stir in the heavy cream and grilled chicken pieces","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Final Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Finish by swirling in the remaining tablespoon of butter before serving hot with naan or basmati rice.","group":"Serving","title":"Finish by swirling","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the most authentic flavor, use Kashmiri red chili powder—it provides a vibrant red color without being overly spicy. If you have time, marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours or overnight.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["North Indian"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","roast","saute"],"equipment":["large bowl","baking tray","heavy-bottomed pan","blender (if making own puree)"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Generous portions"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The marinade can be applied 24 hours in advance. The sauce can be made 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. Tastes even better the next day.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or cream if the sauce has thickened too much."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_1d4563b68a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f529edab-032e-492a-89be-e9678743fa2d","imageAlt":"Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["creamy","spicy","chicken","classic","makhani"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:10:37.109Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:10:37.109Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_fb27e32ec2","slug":"curd-rice-thayir-sadam","title":"Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam)","description":"A comforting, creamy South Indian staple made with soft-cooked rice mixed with cool yogurt and tempered with aromatic spices, mustard seeds, and curry leaves.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","nut_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_fb27e32ec2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f4b6828b-7878-41e2-be3a-0eb61ce6a548","imageAlt":"Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam) — recipe cover","tags":["rice","yogurt","south indian","curd rice","thayir sadam","comfort food","vegetarian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":13,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_4f66a15443","slug":"lemon-rice-elumichai-sadam","title":"Lemon Rice (Elumichai Sadam)","description":"A vibrant, tangy, and aromatic South Indian classic made with fluffy precooked rice, fresh lemon juice, and a crunchy tempering of lentils, peanuts, and spices.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_4f66a15443%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=35e72f0f-1a06-4145-8088-dfcf951a6bfb","imageAlt":"Lemon Rice (Elumichai Sadam) — recipe cover","tags":["lemon rice","south indian","tangy","quick lunch","vegan indian","yellow rice"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":14,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_c3ae6a52c8","slug":"moong-dal-khichdi","title":"Moong Dal Khichdi","description":"A comforting, wholesome Indian one-pot meal made with rice and yellow moong lentils, tempered with ghee and mild spices. 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