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 tutorialfor 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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