Butter Chicken is a rich and creamy North Indian dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a mildly spiced tomato-based sauce. It’s a popular comfort food enjoyed with Rice or Naan. The balance of butter, cream, and aromatic spices creates a smooth, flavorful curry that’s both satisfying and indulgent, perfect for family dinners or festive meals. This dish showcases the warmth of Indian spices with a subtle sweetness that appeals to all age groups.
Butter Chicken
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Cook Time
1 hour 30 mins
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Serving
4 Persons
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Ingredients
- Chicken – 500 Grams
- Tomato – 4 Pieces
- Butter – 3 Tbsp
- Cream – 1 Cup
- Garlic – 5 Cloves
- Ginger – 1 Tbsp
- Fenugreek Leaves – 1 Tsp
- Coriander Powder – 2 Tsp
- Turmeric – 0.5 Tsp
- Salt – 1 Tsp
Nutrition
Per Serving
430 Kcal
Calories
32 g
Protein
720 Mg
Sodium
0.6 Mg
Vitamin B6
2.5 Mg
Iron
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside in a bowl.
Step 2
In a pan, melt 1 Tbsp of Butter and sauté Garlic and Ginger until fragrant.
Step 3
Add chopped Tomatoes and cook until soft and pulpy. Let it cool slightly.
Step 4
Transfer the tomato mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
Step 5
In the same pan, melt the remaining Butter and add the blended sauce.
Step 6
Add Coriander Powder, Turmeric, and Salt.
Step 7
Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes.
Step 8
Add the Chicken pieces and stir well to coat with the sauce.
Step 9
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Step 10
Stir in Cream and crushed Fenugreek Leaves. Let it simmer for another 5–10 minutes.
Step 11
Serve hot with Rice or Naan. Garnish with a swirl of cream if desired.
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