Butter Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 kg grilled or fried tandoori chicken
- 250 g onions (chopped)
- 750 g – 1 kg tomatoes (chopped)
- 4 tbsp Spicemaster Butter Chicken Masala
- 2-inch piece ginger
- 12 garlic cloves
- 10 cashew nuts + 10 almonds
- 2 tbsp kasoori methi (fenugreek) powder
- 4 tbsp butter (divided use)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 cup milk + water (50/50 mix)
- 4 tbsp cream
- 100 ml oil
- 2 green chillies (sliced)
- 2 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup coriander stems
Method
- 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.
- Simmer the Sauce: Cook on medium heat for 45 minutes until thick and well blended. Set aside to cool.
- Blend & Strain: Blend the mixture to a smooth consistency, then strain to remove any residue.
- 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.
- Finish the Flavour: Add 1 tbsp kasoori methi, 2 tbsp honey, and 2 tbsp cream. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add Chicken: Mix in the tandoori chicken pieces and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 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