Fab Foodie Mama

There are many recipes for Indian butter chicken.  Along with Tikka Masala, these two are the most popular Indian dishes in the US.  I have made several recipes and this one is a combination of several found on NYT Cooking and Allrecipes.  I used a mish mash of spices and cooking techniques that I think work the best.  This version has a kick; add less cayenne pepper of you prefer a milder sauce.  Serve with naan and basmati rice. Slow Cooker Butter Chicken  (Serves 6) Ingredients: 3 lb boneless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces 4 t garam masala 4 t curry powder 2 t cumin 1 t cardamom 1 t cayenne pepper 2 t ground ginger salt and pepper to taste 5 T butter 1 yellow onion, minced 2 T lemon juice 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 small can tomato paste (6 oz) 2 C water 1 can (14 oz) unsweetened coconut milk 1 C heavy whipping cream Fresh cilantro for garnish Directions: In a small bowl, mix together the garam masala, ...