Butter chicken

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Butter chicken, traditionally known as murgh makhani (Template:IPA-hns), is an Indian dish originating in Delhi.[1][2] It is a type of curry made from chicken with a spiced tomato and butter (makhan) sauce. Its sauce is known for its rich texture. It is similar to chicken tikka masala, which uses a tomato paste.[3]

History

The curry was developed at the Moti Mahal restaurant in the Daryaganj neighbourhood of Old Delhi in the 1950s, after the Partition of India[4] by Kundan Lal Jaggi and Kundan Lal Gujral,[5] who were both Punjabi Hindu migrants from Peshawar,[6][7][2] The curry was made "by chance" by mixing leftover tandoori chicken in a tomato gravy, rich in butter (makhan).[8] In 1974, a recipe was published for "Murgh makhanii (Tandoori chicken cooked in butter and tomato sauce)".Template:Cn

In 1975, the English phrase "butter chicken" curry first appeared in print, as a specialty of the house at Gaylord Indian restaurant in Manhattan.[9] In Toronto and the Caribbean, it can be found as a filling in pizza, poutine, wraps, roti, or rolls,[10] while in Australia, and New Zealand, it is also eaten as a pie filling.[11][12][13] The curry is common in India, Pakistan, and many other countries where a South Asian diaspora is present.[14][15][10][16][17] Due to its popularity outside of India, it is sometimes mistakenly believed to be of Western origin.[18]

Preparation

Chicken is marinated for several hours in a mixture of lemon juice, dahi (yogurt), Kashmiri red chili, salt, garam masala, ginger paste, and garlic paste.

The marinated chicken is cooked in a tandoor (traditional clay oven), but may be grilled, oven-roasted, or pan-fried. It is served in a mild curry sauce that includes butter. The sauce is a tomato, garlic, and ginger-based sauce that is simmered until smooth and much of the water has evaporated. There are many variations on the composition and spicing of the sauce, which is sieved so that it is velvety smooth. Spices may include cardamom, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, coriander, pepper, garam masala, and fenugreek (Punjabi/Hindi: kasuri methi). Cashew paste may be used as a thickener and it is finally garnished with coriander.

See also

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References

  1. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named TheHindu
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named sunday-guardian.com
  3. ↑ A Butter Chicken Vs. Tikka Masala Showdown at Cumin in Santa Rosa, Irwin, Heather. SMI Media(September 2019).
  4. ↑ Butter chicken: A brief history(11 April 2019). Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  5. ↑ Kundan Lal Gujral: Father of butter chicken. India Today. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  6. ↑ 'Vadiya Khao': Refugees taught Delhi how to eat out in style. Hindustan Times(14 August 2017). Retrieved 10 February 2018.
  7. ↑ ICC 2017 by IFCA – Showcasing the culinary spirit of IndiaKundan(11 October 2017). Retrieved 10 February 2018.
  8. ↑ What If Kundan Lal Hadn't Hit Upon Butter Chicken?. Outlook India(14 August 2004). Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  9. ↑ Manhattan Menus.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 How butter chicken roti became a Toronto classic. The Toronto Star(13 August 2019). Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  11. ↑ The best pies in Sydney and regional NSW revealed. The Daily Telegraph(26 May 2015). Retrieved 6 April 2019.
  12. ↑ Rob Broadfield: Taste testing Mrs Mac's new Perth Stadium range of pies. The West Australian(18 November 2017). Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  13. ↑ New vegan pie awards and the changing taste of a Kiwi classic. New Zealand Herald(28 September 2018). Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  14. ↑ India's most popular curry: Butter chicken. SBS(22 August 2018). Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  15. ↑ How Did Butter Chicken Become Synonymous With Delhi?. HuffPost India(30 May 2017). Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  16. ↑ What Is the Difference Between Authentic and American Indian Food?(11 August 2018). Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  17. ↑ Sweet and murky: the British curry. The Guardian(21 April 2010). Retrieved 4 January 2020.
  18. ↑ What is butter chicken? Isn't it curry?, Reinfrank, Alkira. South China Morning Post(26 May 2020). Retrieved 24 May 2023.

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