Name: Indian Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 95 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 5 teaspoons garam masala; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon ground fenugreek; ½ cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic (grated or crushed); 5 teaspoons Spice Mix; 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into large bite-sized pieces); 2 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee); 2 medium-large onions (chopped); 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and minced (optional)); 4 cloves garlic (grated or crushed); 1 tablespoon fresh-grated ginger; 1 tablespoon sugar (or you can use coconut sugar); 5 teaspoons Spice Mix; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons hot sauce (more or less to taste); 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (with juices); ½ cup tomato paste; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 bay leaf; ½ cup golden raisins (sultanas); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; ½ cup heavy cream; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish if desired (optional))