Michelin Star Butter Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 5-7 cloves garlic, mashed
• 1 inch nub ginger, grated
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 10 cloves cardamom
• 2 tbsp coriander seed
• 2 tbsp cumin seed
• 1 tbsp black peppercorns
• 1 tbsp cloves
• 2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp red chili powder
• 1 tbsp fenugreek leaves
• mustard oil
• green chili
• butter
• heavy cream
• San Marzano tomatoes
• roasted cashews

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken thighs with yogurt, garlic, ginger, turmeric, red chili powder, fenugreek leaves, and mustard oil.
2. Season the chicken with salt and let it sit.
3. In a hot pan, add butter and bloom the red chili powder.
4. Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until browned.
5. Blend the San Marzano tomatoes and roasted cashews to create a smooth mixture.
6. Add the strained mixture to the pan with the chicken.
7. Pour in heavy cream and stir until combined.
8. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is creamy.