Ingredients list

meatindianmediumlunchdinnerday to dayfamilymid range30 to 60min

Meat

chicken

Condiments

garlic paste
ginger paste
red chili powder
salt
malt vinegar
sugar
garam masala powder
butter
cream

Vegetables

onion
tomatoes
cashew nuts

Herbs

kasuri methi

Oils

oil

Cooking steps

Butter Chicken Recipe

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken [00:35]

  • Take chunks of chicken and add garlic paste, ginger paste, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and marinate for 15-20 minutes.

Step 2: Fry the Chicken [01:05]

  • Heat oil in a pan and fry the marinated chicken pieces until they are almost done. Transfer them to another bowl.

Step 3: Prepare the Gravy [01:43]

  • In the same pan, add chopped onions and a spoonful of butter. Sweat the onions lightly.

Step 4: Add Tomatoes and Nuts [02:05]

  • Add roughly cut tomatoes and cashew nuts to the pan. Mix well.

Step 5: Add Seasonings [02:26]

  • Pour in some water, garlic paste, salt, malt vinegar, sugar, garam masala powder, and red chili powder. Mix evenly and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until mushy.

Step 6: Blend the Mixture [03:05]

  • Turn off the flame, transfer the mixture to another container, and blend it into a fine puree. Strain it back into the pan.

Step 7: Finalize the Gravy [04:02]

  • Reheat the strained gravy and add butter, cream, kasuri methi, and the fried chicken. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.

Step 8: Serve [04:51]

  • Plate the butter chicken, adding fresh cream and kasuri methi on top. Enjoy your delicious Butter Chicken!