Creamy Hariyali Butter Chicken Recipe

Discover the vibrant flavors of our Hariyali Butter Chicken, a lush green twist on the classic Indian dish. This recipe blends rich, creamy textures with fresh herbs and spices for a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for home cooks looking to add an exotic touch to their meal repertoire. Try this easy-to-follow recipe and enjoy a restaurant-quality Creamy Hariyali Butter Chicken Recipe in the comfort of your own kitchen. Pair with rice or paratha for a complete dining experience.

Creamy Hariyali Butter Chicken

Ingredients:

• Chicken Marinade:

• 500g boneless chicken, cubed

• 1 tsp lime juice

• 1 tsp garlic paste

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp pepper

• ½ tsp chaat masala

• For Frying:

• 1 tbsp cooking oil

• 1 tbsp butter

• For the Hariyali Sauce:

• 1 cup onions, roughly chopped

• A pinch of salt

• 4 thin slices ginger

• 4 green chilies

• 4 cloves garlic

• 10-12 cashews

• 1 cup coriander leaves, packed

• 3 tbsp plain yogurt

• ¾ cup milk

• 2-3 tbsp butter

• 1 tsp chaat masala

• A pinch of sugar

• Salt, to taste

• Lime juice, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken:

• In a bowl, combine the chicken cubes with lime juice, garlic paste, salt, pepper, and chaat masala. Mix well.

• Marinate for 30 minutes. If pressed for time, you can skip this resting period and proceed to frying.

1. Fry the Chicken:

• Heat oil and butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken pieces and fry each side for 2 minutes or until charred, then flip and repeat. Set aside. The carryover heat will continue to cook the chicken.

1. Prepare the Hariyali Sauce:

• In the same pan, add onions with a pinch of salt. Sauté until soft.

• Add ginger slices, green chilies, garlic, and cashews. Sauté until browned and the garlic is soft.

• Transfer the contents to a blender. Add coriander leaves and yogurt, blending until smooth.

1. Combine and Cook:

• Pour the green sauce back into the pan. Clean out the blender with ¾ cup of milk (to capture any remaining bits of the sauce), then add the milk to the pan.

• Stir in additional butter, chaat masala, a pinch of sugar, and salt to taste. Cook on low heat for 4 minutes.

• Add the fried chicken to the sauce, sprinkle with a little more pepper, and stir to combine well.

• Cover and simmer on low heat for another 4 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

1. Final Touch:

• Turn off the heat. Squeeze some lime juice over the dish for an added zesty flavor.

1. Serve:

• Serve your Hariyali Butter Chicken hot, paired with rice or paratha for a complete meal.

Enjoy your delicious and aromatic Hariyali Butter Chicken, a perfect blend of creamy and herbaceous flavors!