Butter Chicken
Description
Rich and creamy Butter Chicken made with marinated chicken, aromatic spices, fresh tomato gravy, butter, and heavy cream. Finished with crushed fenugreek leaves, this flavorful dish pairs perfectly with naan, roti, or rice.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Marinate the chicken with ginger garlic paste and tandoori masala for 30 minutes.
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After 30 minutes, add red chilli powder, salt, turmeric powder, whole spice powder, coriander powder, cumin seeds, yogurt, and lemon juice to the chicken.
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Mix well to coat the chicken with the spices.
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Boil the whole tomatoes with 1 cup water for 10 minutes.
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Remove the tomato skins and blend the tomatoes into a smooth paste.
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Heat the butter in a pan.
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Add the marinated chicken and fry until its colour changes.
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Add the tomato paste and blended tomatoes.
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Cook until the oil separates from the gravy and the chicken is cooked through.
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Add the heavy cream and mix well.
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Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
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Crush the dried fenugreek leaves and add them to the gravy.
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Mix well and serve.
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