Butter chicken

Method

• Step 1
  Combine yoghurt, tandoori paste, lemon juice, chicken and a pinch of salt in a bowl, stirring well. Set aside for 20 minutes.
• Step 2
  Place the onion, ginger and chilli in a food processor and whiz until smooth.
• Step 3
  Melt half the butter in a deep frypan over medium heat, add cardamom pods, paprika, garam masala and a little salt, then cook for 1 minute. Add onion mixture and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and stock, cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, then transfer to a food processor and whiz until smooth.
• Step 4
  Preheat grill to medium-high.
• Step 5
  Arrange chicken on a rack over a foil-lined grill pan. Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway, until lightly charred and cooked through.
• Step 6
  Return the sauce to the pan over medium heat. Stir the chicken and any pan juices into the sauce. Add the cream, coriander leaves and remaining 30g butter, then stir until warmed through. Serve with rice and naan bread.