Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

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500 g chicken thigh fillets, cut into large pieces (see Note)

subheading: Marinade:

1 tbsp natural Greek-style yoghurt

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp garam masala

1 tsp chilli powder

½ tsp salt

½ tsp sugar

subheading: Sauce:

1 small onion, roughly chopped

2 tsp finely chopped ginger

2 tsp finely chopped garlic

1 fresh long green chilli, roughly chopped

2 tbsp water

50 g unsalted butter

2 tsp ground coriander

2 tsp ground cumin

1 cinnamon stick

4 cloves

7 cardamon pods, crushed

pinch ground nutmeg

¼ tsp fenugreek seeds

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

2 bay leaves

1 tsp chilli powder (optional)

400 ml tomato passata

2 tbsp tomato paste

70 g (¼ cup) natural Greek-style yoghurt

2 tbsp honey

125 ml (½ cup) thin cream

½ tsp salt, or to taste

Raita

280 g (1 cup) natural Greek-style yoghurt

½ long cucumber, roughly grated and squeezed

2 tbsp lemon juice

¼ tsp sugar

¼ tsp salt, or to taste

subheading: Turmeric rice:

20 g butter

400 g (2 cups) basmati rice

¼ tsp ground turmeric

750 ml (3 cups) water

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