Butter chicken with basmati rice

• 300 g chicken thighs, boneless skinless, cubed
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 300 g canned crushed tomatoes
• 80 ml heavy cream
• 150 g basmati rice, uncooked
• 1/2 tsp salt

Method

1. 1

   Cook the basmati rice according to package directions.

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a skillet and cook the onion until soft.

3. 3

   Stir in the garlic, ginger and garam masala, and cook for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add the chicken and crushed tomatoes, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in the cream and simmer for 5 more minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.

6. 6

   Season with salt and serve over the rice.