Ingredients

  • chicken thighs
    chicken thighs4 pieces
  • buttermilk
    buttermilk2 cups
  • garlic
    garlic2 cloves
  • salt
    salt1 teaspoon
  • pepper
    pepper0.5 teaspoon
  • cayenne pepper
    cayenne pepper0.5 teaspoon
  • ground coriander
    ground coriander0.25 teaspoon
  • cumin
    cumin0.25 teaspoon
  • cardamom
    cardamom0.25 teaspoon
  • oil
    oil1 tablespoon
  • onion
    onion1 small
  • butter
    butter2 tablespoons
  • lemon juice
    lemon juice2 teaspoons
  • ginger
    ginger2 teaspoons
  • garlic cloves
    garlic cloves2
  • garam masala
    garam masala2 teaspoons
  • bay leaf
    bay leaf1
  • tomato sauce
    tomato sauce1 can
  • canned tomatoes
    canned tomatoes1 can
  • whipping cream
    whipping cream1 pint
  • cilantro
    cilantro1 bunch

Instructions

Combine first 9 ingredients and marinate overnight.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat.

Saute onion until soft and translucent.

Stir in butter, lemon juice, ginger, garlic , 1 teaspoon garam masala, cumin and bay leaf.

Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Add tomato sauce and diced tomatoes, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Stir in cream.

Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Season with salt and pepper.

Remove from heat and set aside.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.

Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

Reduce heat, and season with 1 teaspoon garam masala and.

Stir in a few spoonfuls of sauce, and simmer until liquid has reduced, and chicken is no longer pink.

Stir cooked chicken into sauce.

Mix together cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce.

Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until thickened.

Top with cilantro, if desired.

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