Virat Kohli is not only known for his impressive cricketing skills, but also for his love for food. In fact, the Indian cricket team captain has admitted to being a big fan of butter chicken.
For those who are unfamiliar with butter chicken, it is a popular Indian dish made with marinated chicken chunks cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. The dish is typically served with rice or naan bread and is known for its rich, creamy texture and flavorful taste.
Butter chicken is a popular choice for many people, including Virat Kohli, who has been known to enjoy the dish on numerous occasions. In fact, in an interview with a leading Indian newspaper, Kohli revealed that butter chicken is one of his all-time favorite dishes.
Here’s a simple recipe for making butter chicken at home if you’re a fan:
Ingredients:
Cut 1 pound of chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder
Salt to taste
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions:
In a small bowl, mix together the garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, mix together the chicken and the spice mixture. Marinate for at least a good 30 minutes and up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
Preheat the oven to 400° F. (200 degrees C).
Melt the butter in a large oven-safe pan over medium heat. Cook until the onion, garlic, and ginger are transparent, about 5 minutes.
Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until it is no longer pink for about 5 minutes.
Add the diced tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cover the skillet and transfer it to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes.
Take the skillet out of the oven and stir in the heavy cream. To blend, stir everything together.
Return the skillet to the oven after that and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
If preferred, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan bread.
This recipe should yield about 4 servings of delicious butter chicken. If you’re a fan of spicy food, you can add more chili powder or even some diced jalapeno peppers to the recipe to give it an extra kick.
Overall, butter chicken is a wonderful and filling dinner that is guaranteed to please the entire family. Whether you’re a cricket fan or just like trying new dishes, give this one a try and learn why Virat Kohli loves butter chicken so much.