Another attempt at an Indian dish that is quite tasty

This dish claimed to be butter chicken. I didn't think it tasted quite like butter chicken, more like a butter chicken/chicken tikka masala hybrid... Either way, it's good! :)

Chicken Makhani
inspiration: allrecipes
Ingredients:

• 1 T peanut oil
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 T ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp garam masala
• pinch cayenne pepper

sauce

• 1 T peanut oil
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1/4 white onion, chopped
• 1 serrano pepper, minced
• 2 T butter
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 3 T ginger garlic paste
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 c plain yogurt
• 1 c heavy cream
• 1 c tomato sauce
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ c ground cashews

Directions:

1. Mix chicken with lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, and cayenne pepper. Allow to marinate while preparing the sauce.
2. sauce
3. Heat 1 T oil in large saucepan over med-high heat. Saute shallot, onion, and serrano pepper until onion is translucent.
4. Stir in butter, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, chili powder, cumin and bay leaf. Cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
5. Add tomato sauce and cook for 2 mins, stirring frequently. Add cream and yogurt. Reduce heat to low and simmer approximately 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Season with salt and pepper, set aside.
7. Heat 1 T oil in a large heavy skillet over med heat. Cook chicken until browned, about 15 minutes. Add chicken to sauce and reheat for approximately 5-10 mins. Add more seasonings if necessary. Mix in ground cashews.
8. Serve with rice and naan.