Recipe for cooking raagini indian restaurant murgh-e-makhani

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Raagini Indian Restaurant Murgh-e-Makhani (Chicken Delight)

Source: Raagini Indian Restaurant, Mountainside, New Jersey

1 Tbsp. plain yogurt
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garam masala
3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken
    breasts, cut into bite-size chunks
1 Tbsp. minced, fresh ginger
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 c. cream
1/2 c. tomato paste
1/2 tsp. salt
Sliced almonds
Coriander leaves

In a bowl blend the yogurt, the lemon juice, the salt and the garam masala until smooth. Add the chicken and mix well to in an even way coat the chicken. Allow to marinate for 1/2 an hour.

Thread the chicken onto skewers and grill over med. heat until browned on every side. Remove from the fire and keep warm.

In a ceramic mortar bowl add the ginger and garlic and grind it into a paste using a pestle.

In a skillet over med. heat add the cream, the ginger-garlic paste, the tomato paste and the salt and let it come to a boil. Simmer with frequent mixing for 10 mins.

Add the chunks of grilled chicken and simmer for 5 mins. longer.

In an even way divide the chunks of chicken with the sauce onto 4 heated plates. Garnish the dish with sliced almonds and coriander leaves.

Serves 4.