Chicken Makhani Recipe

• 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces.
• 2-3 tbsp butter
• 4 shallots, sliced in thin strips
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped or pressed
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 2/3 cup cream
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika (or to taste)
• salt and pepper to taste (be generous with the salt – it will bring out the other flavors)
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, divided
• 1/4 cup plump raisins (optional)
• 3-4 Tbsp fresh cilantro

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