BUTTER CHICKEN
Description:
Butter chicken is a popular Indian dish made with tender chicken cooked in a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce. It's mildly spiced and known for its buttery flavor and smooth texture.
Ingredients:
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- Chicken (boneless, usually thighs or breasts)
- Onion
- Garlic-Ginger Paste
- Tomato Paste
- Yogurt
- Cream
- Garam Masala
- Kashmiri red chili powder
- Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
- Butter
Steps:
- Marinate the chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, and salt. Let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken in a pan or grill until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Heat butter in a pan, sauté chopped onions until golden.
- Add pureed tomatoes, cook until oil separates from the mixture.
- Add spices – garam masala, chili powder, salt – and cook for a few minutes.
- Pour in cream and mix well to make a smooth, rich sauce.
- Add the cooked chicken and kasuri methi. Simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- Garnish with cream or butter, and serve hot with naan or rice.