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Main Course Delicious And Creamy Butter Chicken Recipe

Indulge in rich and flavourful Butter Chicken, a classic Indian dish made with tender chicken cooked in a creamy tomato based sauce infused with aromatic spices. It can be paired with naan or rice.

Butter Chicken or Murgh Makhani is a popular Indian dish known for its rich, creamy texture, and delicious taste. Chicken pieces are marinated in yogurt and spices, then cooked in a delicious tomato sauce enhance with butter and cream. The combination of aromatic spices like garam masala, cumin, and fenugreek leaves gives it a unique taste that's both savoury and tangy. Butter chicken pairs perfectly with naan, roti, or basmati rice, making it everyone's favourite dish. Easy to prepare at home, it's a delicious addition to any meal and brings restaurant style flavour to your table. 

Ingredients

  • 500 Gram Boneless Chicken (cubed)
  • 1 Cup Yogurt
  • 2 Teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1.5 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 2 Teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • 2 Tablespoon Butter
  • 2 Tablespoon Oil
  • 1 Piece Onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 Piece Tomato (pureed)
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 Teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 Cup Fresh Cream
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Fenugreek Leaves
  • Salt
  • Fresh Cilantro

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

Marinate The Chicken: Take a bowl, add the cubed chicken pieces in it with yogurt, ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Let it marinate for about 1 hour or overnight.

Step 2

Cook The Chicken: Heat little oil in pan. Cook the marinated chicken on medium heat and wait till the pieces are lightly brown.

Step 3

Prepare The Curry Base: In the same pan add butt and oil. Saute the cumin seeds and then, add onions and cook till they are golden brown. Stir in ginger garlic paste and cook for about a minute.

Step 4

Add Spices And Tomato Puree: Add turmeric, coriander powder, red chilli powder, and garam masala. Add in the tomato puree and keep stirring till the oil separates.

Step 5

Combine Chicken With Sauce: Add cooked chicken to the curry base. Stir well and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Add Cream And Fenugreek Leaves: Add in fresh cream and crushed dried fenugreek leaves. Cook it for 2-3 minutes until the sauce becomes creamy.

Step 7

Garnish And Serve: Garnish the butter chicken with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.

Summary

Delicious And Creamy Butter Chicken Recipe

Indulge in rich and flavourful Butter Chicken, a classic Indian dish made with tender chicken cooked in a creamy tomato based sauce infused with aromatic spices. It can be paired with naan or rice.

Delicious And Creamy Butter Chicken Recipe Delicious And Creamy Butter Chicken Recipe
Delicious And Creamy Butter Chicken Recipe
Source : Canva
45 Mins Total time
30 Mins Cook Time
15 Mins Prep Time
5 People Serves
Medium Difficulty
Non Veg Diet

Ingredients

  • 500 Gram Boneless Chicken (cubed)
  • 1 Cup Yogurt
  • 2 Teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
  • 1.5 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 2 Teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • 2 Tablespoon Butter
  • 2 Tablespoon Oil
  • 1 Piece Onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 Piece Tomato (pureed)
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 Teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 Cup Fresh Cream
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Fenugreek Leaves
  • Salt
  • Fresh Cilantro

Main Procedure

Step 1

Marinate The Chicken: Take a bowl, add the cubed chicken pieces in it with yogurt, ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Let it marinate for about 1 hour or overnight.

Step 2

Cook The Chicken: Heat little oil in pan. Cook the marinated chicken on medium heat and wait till the pieces are lightly brown.

Step 3

Prepare The Curry Base: In the same pan add butt and oil. Saute the cumin seeds and then, add onions and cook till they are golden brown. Stir in ginger garlic paste and cook for about a minute.

Step 4

Add Spices And Tomato Puree: Add turmeric, coriander powder, red chilli powder, and garam masala. Add in the tomato puree and keep stirring till the oil separates.

Step 5

Combine Chicken With Sauce: Add cooked chicken to the curry base. Stir well and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Add Cream And Fenugreek Leaves: Add in fresh cream and crushed dried fenugreek leaves. Cook it for 2-3 minutes until the sauce becomes creamy.

Step 7

Garnish And Serve: Garnish the butter chicken with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan, roti, or rice.

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