Butter Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

  1. 1 kg grilled or fried tandoori chicken
  2. 250 g onions (chopped)
  3. 750 g – 1 kg tomatoes (chopped)
  4. 4 tbsp Spicemaster Butter Chicken Masala
  5. 2-inch piece ginger
  6. 12 garlic cloves
  7. 10 cashew nuts + 10 almonds
  8. 2 tbsp kasoori methi (fenugreek) powder
  9. 4 tbsp butter (divided use)
  10. 2 tbsp honey
  11. 1 cup milk + water (50/50 mix)
  12. 4 tbsp cream
  13. 100 ml oil
  14. 2 green chillies (sliced)
  15. 2 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder
  16. Salt to taste
  17. ¼ cup coriander stems


Method

  1. Cook the Base: In a pan, add onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, Butter Chicken Masala, cashew nuts, almonds, kasoori methi, 2 tbsp butter, milk-water mix, coriander stems, green chillies, and salt.
  2. Simmer the Sauce: Cook on medium heat for 45 minutes until thick and well blended. Set aside to cool.
  3. Blend & Strain: Blend the mixture to a smooth consistency, then strain to remove any residue.
  4. Flavour the Sauce: In a clean pan, heat 2 tbsp butter with 1 tbsp oil. Stir in Kashmiri chilli powder until blended, then add the blended sauce mixture.
  5. Finish the Flavour: Add 1 tbsp kasoori methi, 2 tbsp honey, and 2 tbsp cream. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add Chicken: Mix in the tandoori chicken pieces and simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Serve & Garnish: Garnish with a sprinkle of kasoori methi and a swirl of cream. Perfect with naan or basmati rice!


Contains no additives or preservatives

Allergen(s): Mustard Seed

 

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