Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)

• 1.6 - 1.8 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
• 1 tbsp garlic (grated)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp avocado oil (divided, 1 tbsp for marinate + 1 tbsp for grilling)
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tbsp kashmiri red chili powder
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 4 cloves
• 1 bay leaf (discard before blending)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 6 green cardamoms
• 1 1/2 cups white onion (roughly cubed)
• 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes (roughly cubed)
• 10 cloves garlic
• 1 inch piece ginger
• 2 green chilies
• 1 1/2 tbsp kashmiri red chili powder
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• salt to taste
• 1/3 cup cashews
• 1 1/2 cup water (1/2 more cup if need be)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tbsp garlic (grated or chopped)
• 1 green chili (sliced in half)
• 1 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder
• add blended gravy
• add salt to taste
• 1 tbsp Kasoori methi/dry fenugreek leaves (rubbed)
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tbsp sugar
• add grilled chicken
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

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