• CHICKEN (Feel free to substitute for tofu or Paneer)
• 1 cup full-fat yogurt
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Sliced into bite sized chunks

Butter Chicken Gravy

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 2-inch knob of ginger, finely diced
• 6 cloves sliced garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1½ tsp turmeric powder
• 3 green cardamom pods (optional)
• 1 black cardamom pod (Optional)
• 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
• 1 tsp kashmiri chile powder (optional)
• ½ tsp fenugreek leaves (optional find at specialty grocery)
• 14 oz crushed tomatoes
• ⅔ cup water
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter

Fresh Rita

• 1½ cup plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup shredded cucumber
• 1 cup basmati rice