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Name: Traditional Murgh Mahal (Butter Chicken) Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: *For the Chicken Marinade:**; 5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder; *For the Sauce:**; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste; 5 cups tomato puree (or 4 large tomatoes, blended); 1/2 cup raw cashew nuts, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (for color); 1 teaspoon garam masala powder; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi), crushed; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)