Spicy Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 1 onion, diced; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 black cardamom; 5 black peppercorns; 2 cloves; 1/2 tsp cumin seed; 2 Tbsp corriander powder; 1/2 tsp tumeric powder; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp garam masala; salt; 1/4 cup water; 1 kilo chicken thighs, cubed; 1/2 cup yogurt; 6-8 Tbsp tomato paste; 1+ tsp garlic paste; 1 tsp ginger paste; fresh chopped coriander

Servings: persons

2 tbsp butter
1 onion, diced
1 cinnamon stick
1 black cardamom
5 black peppercorns
2 cloves
1/2 tsp cumin seed
2 Tbsp corriander powder
1/2 tsp tumeric powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garam masala
salt
1/4 cup water
1 kilo chicken thighs, cubed
1/2 cup yogurt
6-8 Tbsp tomato paste
1+ tsp garlic paste
1 tsp ginger paste
fresh chopped coriander

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Heat in a pan :
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2 tbsp butter
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1 onion, diced
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When onion starts to brown, add the whole spices :
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1 cinnamon stick
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1 black cardamom
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5 black peppercorns
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2 cloves
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1/2 tsp cumin seed
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When onions have browned, add powder spices :
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2 Tbsp corriander powder
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1/2 tsp tumeric powder
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1/2 tsp chili powder
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1 tsp garam masala
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salt
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1/4 cup water
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When water boils off, set aside basic curry sauce
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Mix together, then bake in oven until chicken is done (1-1.5 hrs)
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1 kilo chicken thighs, cubed
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1/2 cup yogurt
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6-8 Tbsp tomato paste
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1+ tsp garlic paste
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1 tsp ginger paste
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basic curry sauce
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Serve with naan and basmati rice, garnish with fresh chopped coriander.

290

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp butter, 1 onion, diced, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 black cardamom, and more.

Yes, Spicy Butter Chicken 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.

Spicy Butter Chicken

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