Butter Chicken Lasagna: A Flavorful Fusion of Indian and Italian Cuisine

Ingredients:

• For Butter Chicken:
  • 500g chicken (boneless, cubed)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 tomatoes (pureed)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp cashew paste
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander for garnish
• For Lasagna:
  • 6 lasagna sheets (cooked as per package instructions)
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
  • 1 cup béchamel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Butter Chicken:
   • Heat butter in a pan and sauté onions until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until aromatic.
   • Add tomato puree, spices, salt, and cashew paste. Cook until the oil separates.
   • Add chicken cubes and cook until tender. Stir in cream and garnish with coriander.
2. Assemble Lasagna:
   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
   • Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce in a baking dish. Place a layer of lasagna sheets.
   • Add a layer of butter chicken, béchamel sauce, and grated cheese. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
3. Bake:
   • Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Serve hot.

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