Let me tell you this is the creamiest Indian butter chicken recipe you ever had. One bite and you'll be saying "Wow!".
While many love chicken tikka masala,. it's distinct from butter chicken. Tikka masala is spicier with a smoky flavor, while butter chicken leans towards creamy, buttery gravy.
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Serving
TOTAL TIME
4
50 minutes
Calories
342 kcal
PREP
30 minutes
Ingredients to make delicious butter chicken.
tomato puree
green chili
butter
cashew
ginger & garlic
sugar
ground spices
yogurt
cream
dried fenugreek
chicken
kashmiri chili
oil
Take all the ingredients to marinate the chicken in a bowl.
Mix well and marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes or overnight. (Tip: Skip marination if using chicken thigh pieces.)
Heat oil in a pan. Add chicken and cook for 7-10 minutes on high heat until the water dries and the chicken looks slightly charred. Stir frequently and remove the chicken from the pan to a plate.
To make the tempering, heat butter in the same pan. Add cashew powder, ground spices, ginger, and garlic. Mix well for 1 to 2 minutes until it sizzles.
Immediately, add the tomato puree to the pan and stir well.
Continue cooking the gravy for 2-3 minutes until you notice oil separating on the sides of the pan.
Lastly add the remaining ingredients such as cream, sugar, and dried fenugreek. Mix it well.
Adjust the consistency by adding ½ to 1 cup water. Cover the pot and simmer the gravy on low heat for 5 minutes. Serve with rice or naan. Drizzle some cream over to garnish, enjoy!