Butter Chicken (Indian) Recipe

Name: Butter Chicken (Indian)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken; 3 onions minced; 3 tomatoes pureed; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 3 tbsp butter; 1 1/2 tsp garlic paste; 1 1/2 tsp ginger paste; 3 tsp coriander powder; 2 tsp chicken masala powder; 1 large pinch of dried fenugreek leaves; 2 cup milk; 4 tbsp pureed cashewnut paste (soak & grind cashewnuts); 2 tsp tumeric powder; 1 salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 kg chicken
3 onions minced
3 tomatoes pureed
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 tbsp butter
1 1/2 tsp garlic paste
1 1/2 tsp ginger paste
3 tsp coriander powder
2 tsp chicken masala powder
1 large pinch of dried fenugreek leaves
2 cup milk
4 tbsp pureed cashewnut paste (soak & grind cashewnuts)
2 tsp tumeric powder
1 salt to taste

1
Heat a large pan, add butter, heat a little then add the minced onions.
2
Fry until golden brown.
3
Add the ginger garlic paste, coriander powder, tumeric powder and salt.
4
Fry for about 1 minute.
5
Add the pureed tomatoes + tomato paste & cook for 3-4 minutes until mixture forms bubbles uniformly.
6
Throw in the dried fenugreek leaves, milk & chicken.
7
Cook covered until chicken is tender.
8
Open lid & cook further.
9
When done, add the chicken masala powder & the cashewnut paste.
10
Give it a good stir till everythingis properly mixed.
11
But don't boil.
12
Adjust salt.
13
Serving suggestion: Vegetable Fried Rice.
14
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616

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg chicken, 3 onions minced, 3 tomatoes pureed, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Butter Chicken (Indian) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butter Chicken (Indian)

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