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Healthier, Authentic-Style Butter Chicken

  Healthier, Authentic-Style Butter Chicken This dish is creamy, aromatic, and deeply satisfying, perfect for a wholesome weeknight meal. Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time) Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients: For the Chicken Marinade: 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup plain, full-fat Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (or 1/2 tsp paprika + 1/4 tsp cayenne for color and mild heat) 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt For the Gravy (Sauce): 1 tablespoon ghee or avocado oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste 1 cup tomato purée (unsalted, from a box or can) 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 cup wat...

DeepGmart Nepali Momos Chutney (Dip/Sauce) Recipe

  Nepali Momos Chutney (Dip/Sauce) Recipe The chutney is what truly makes the momo experience. It's spicy, tangy, garlicky, and packed with umami flavor. Part 1: Classic Red Momo Chutney This is the thick, fiery, and iconic dip served with every plate of momos. Ingredients: 4-5 medium ripe tomatoes 4-5 dried red chilies (Byadgi or Kashmiri chilies are great for color and medium heat) 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 6-7 cloves of garlic 1-inch piece of ginger 1 tablespoon cooking oil ½ teaspoon turmeric powder ½ teaspoon coriander powder (optional, for depth of flavor) Salt to taste 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ½ teaspoon Timur (Sichuan pepper) powder (Highly recommended for the authentic numbing, citrusy taste) Instructions: Toast the Spices: Remove the stems from the dried red chilies. Soak them in hot water for 10 minutes to soften them. This will help in making a smoother paste....