The Best Butter Chicken

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Portland Annie

I am retired in Portland Oregon and love to hike, travel, read and cook

subheading: CHICKEN MARINADE:

2 pounds boneless chicken thighs cut into large bite-sized pieces (about 1 ½-inches)

⅔ cup plain Greek yogurt (fullfat is best)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

1 tablespoon minced garlic

subheading: SPICE BLEND:

1 tablespoon garam masala

2 tsp EACH ground cumin, chili powder, paprika (not smoked), salt

1 tsp EACH turmeric, ground coriander

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

¼ teaspoon ground cardamom (optional if you have it)

subheading: FOR THE SAUCE:

4 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil

3 tbsps ghee (may sub unsalted butter)

1 tablespoon garlic, minced

1 tablespoon ginger, minced

remaining spice blend (in directions)

1 14 oz. can can fire roasted diced tomatoes

¾ cup water

⅓ cup unsalted cashews

1 cup heavy cream (sub evaporated milk for lower calories)

1 ½ teaspoons kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

1 teaspoon sugar or more to taste

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