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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (252g) Recipe makes 8 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: green cardamom pods
Calories 296
Calories from Fat 129		(43%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 14.4g	22%
	Saturated Fat 5.5g	27%
	Monounsaturated Fat 5.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 94mg		31%
Sodium 685mg		28%
Potassium 597mg		17%
Total Carbohydrate 9.1g		3%
	Dietary Fiber 2.2g	8%
	Sugars 4.3g
Protein 32.7g		65%
Vitamin A 497mcg		9%
Vitamin B6 0.8mg		42%
Vitamin B12 0.6mcg		9%
Vitamin C 11mg		18%
Vitamin E 2mcg		8%
Calcium 87mg		8%
Iron 1mg		9%
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Balti Butter Chicken Recipe #328795

Taken from ZoePaelologa's LiveJournal at http://zoepaleologa.livejournal.com/164463.html. If you leave out the turmeric, the color will not be quite as vibrant.

by DrGaellon

4¼ hours | 4 hours prep

SERVES 8

1/2 cup plain yogurt, plus
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 ounces ground almonds
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed bay leaf (crush to a powder or process in a coffee grinder before measuring)
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (do not omit these they are essential to the rich aroma)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon garam masala
4 green cardamom pods
2 teaspoons turmeric (optional)
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot (about a 1-inch piece, peeled)
1 teaspoon grated garlic (2 cloves)
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
2 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1 1/2-inch cubes
4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 medium onions, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup half-and-half
fresh cilantro stem, to garnish

In a large zip top bag, combine the yogurt, ground almonds, spices, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and salt. Add the chicken, press out as much air as possible and seal the bag. Refrigerate 2-4 hours.
Melt the butter and oil in your wok or saute pan. Saute the onions over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken mixture, including all the marinade. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Add half the cilantro.
Pour in the half-and-half and stir well. Bring to a boil, then immediately switch off heat. Serve garnished with the remaining chopped cilantro and sprigs.

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