Better Butter Chicken_A definite Hit on all counts!

I have to say that I really do enjoy cooking; and tonight’s dish was my pièce de résistance …

Our nieces took a bike ride to visit us; when they came into the kitchen; they exclaimed boy something smells good.  (why is it when you are cooking you do not smell the aroma other people do when they walk into the room?) 

Hubby took one bite and declared that this dish was a definite keeper and he kept raving at every mouthful!  He is now on his 2^nd portion and still making contented noises.

Found that I was comfortably full with 1 portion but it was so good!  Would easily feed 4!  Served with rice and warm naan.  Easy to make (30 mins) and clean up a breeze; No excuse not to make this again!

Ingredients

1 T canola oil

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes

1 onion, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 T grated ginger

2 t garam masala

1 t turmeric

1 t paprika

1 t ground oriander

¼ t cinnamon

680 ml bottle tomato passata

¼ c cashew butter

2 T 35% cream

Heat a large frying pan over med heat.  Add oil, then chicken; cook until chicken is browned and no pink remains.  Transfer to a plate.  Add onion, garlic, ginger and spices to pan.  Cook stirring often, until onion starts to soften (about 3 mins)  Return chicken and any juices to pan.  Stir in tomatoes and scrape up and stir in any brown bits from pan bottom.  Simmer, covered until slightly thickened (about 3 mins).  Add cashew butter and cream.  Stir until no streaks remain. 

Serve with rice and warm naan.

Courtesy of Chatelaine Magazine, February 2014

4 servings/253 cal/15 g carb, excellent source of iron.


Oh and lets not forget about dessert!

Trying to keep in line with India theme; picked up a Dr. Oetker Creme Caramel with caramel sauce dessert mix.  Served on little plastic square plates I bought (5 for $1 at the dollar store).  BFF adored both dessert & presentation.  

PS:  she plans on picking up some plates herself tomorrow :)