"Chicken Makhani is one of my favorite Indian dishes. It is a full flavored dish that complements the chicken well. It can be made as mild or spicy as you wish by adjusting the cayenne. Serve with basmati rice and naan bread."

• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1/4 white onion, chopped