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Easy 30 Minute Butter Chicken
Easy 30 Minute Butter Chicken
Explore a delightful twist on the classic Butter Chicken with this tomato-based version. Packed with bold flavours and aromatic spices, this dish is a must-try for any curry lover!
Benefits of Butter Chicken
- Rich Tomato Flavour: The addition of tomato paste adds a vibrant, tangy flavour to the dish.
- Aromatic Spices: Fenugreek powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and chilli powder create a robust and aromatic curry.
- Creamy Texture: The heavy cream adds a luxurious creaminess to the sauce, balancing the spices.
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Homemade Butter Chicken
PREP
10 minutes
COOK
20 minutes
TOTAL
30 minutes
SERVINGS
4
Butter Chicken Ingredients
- 800g chicken fillet, diced
- 50g butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder (adjust to taste) or paprika to taste
- 250ml heavy cream or plain yoghurt (or a combo of both)
Instructions
Cooking the Chicken:
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the ginger paste and garlic paste, cooking for another minute.
- Add the diced chicken, tomato paste, fenugreek powder, cumin powder, salt, garam masala, and chilli powder and cook until the chicken is just about cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously.
- Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Tips & Serving Suggestions
- Garnish with fresh coriander (cilantro) and a drizzle of cream if desired.
- Adjust the amount of chilli powder based on your spice preference.
- For a richer flavour, marinate the chicken in yoghurt and spices before cooking.
- This Tomato-based Butter Chicken pairs wonderfully with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan bread.
Indulge in the delightful flavours of Tomato-based Butter Chicken! For another exciting twist on this classic dish, explore our original Butter Chicken recipe made with a creamy sauce.
Watch our YouTube tutorial for a visual guide to this recipe and additional tips. Treat yourself to this indulgent dish and enjoy the rich flavours of Indian cuisine at home.
Happy cooking!
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