Ramadan Recipes: Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
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Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a delightful Ramadan recipe, perfect for busy evenings during the holy month of Ramazan. This North Indian dish combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce made from butter, tomatoes, and a blend of flavorful spices. The slow cooker simplifies the cooking process, allowing you to prepare a delicious and comforting meal without much fuss. Serve this hearty butter chicken over a bed of jasmine rice for a fulfilling Iftar or Sahur during the blessed month of Ramadan, bringing warmth and flavor to your family gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 10 Minutes
- 8 Serving
- 500 Calories
- 2 tablespoon butter, melted
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon cilantro leaves, for garnish
- 1 cup jasmine rice, for serving
Butter Chicken
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Method & Directions
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- 240 Minutes
- Prepare the Sauce
تم نسخ الرابطIn a pan, sauté diced onion in melted butter. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, spices (ginger, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder), garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Simmer & Blend
تم نسخ الرابطTransfer the sautéed mixture into a slow cooker. Add boneless chicken thighs, ensuring they're coated with the sauce. Cook on low for several hours until the chicken is tender.
- Finish & Serve
تم نسخ الرابطPour in heavy cream into the slow cooker, stirring to combine. Garnish with cilantro. Serve the flavorful butter chicken over jasmine rice.