IndianCurry

Butter Chicken

Name: Butter Chicken
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500g boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks; 200g plain yogurt; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp chili powder; 2 tbsp butter; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 300g tomato purée; 100ml cream; Fresh coriander leaves; Salt to taste

Creamy, spiced tomato-based curry with tender chicken, a North Indian favorite served with rice or naan.

Annnb

Cook

30 mins

Serves

Vibe

Comfort

Calories

429.2 kcal

Ingredients

500g boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
200g plain yogurt
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp chili powder
2 tbsp butter
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric
300g tomato purée
100ml cream
Fresh coriander leaves
Salt to taste

Seasoning

Kashmiri red chili powder
Garam masala powder
Fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi)
Black pepper powder
Cardamom powder

Instructions

Step 1

Marinate chicken in yogurt, chili powder, and ginger-garlic paste for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

Heat butter in a pan, sauté onions until golden. Add garlic and spices, cook until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in tomato purée, simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Add marinated chicken, cook until done, about 15 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in cream, simmer for another 5 minutes.

Step 6

Garnish with coriander and serve with naan or rice.