BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE

BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE

Silky, mild and buttery — a homemade butter chicken made rich with Namak Mirch Butter Chicken Masala, fresh tomato puree and cream.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg boneless chicken, cubed
  • 12–15 tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp Namak Mirch Butter Chicken Masala
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 6 tbsp butter
  • ½ cup cream
  • 4 tbsp oil

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken in the Namak Mirch Butter Chicken Masala, yogurt, oil and lemon juice and set aside for 30 minutes.
  2. Separately, chop the tomatoes and cook them with water. Remove their seeds and skin and grind them to a paste.
  3. In a pan, add the oil and the chicken and stir-fry on high heat. Pour in the tomato puree and butter and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.
  4. Finally, mix in the cream and stir.
  5. Garnish with a drizzle of cream and sliced ginger.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long should I marinate the chicken for butter chicken?
Marinate the chicken cubes in Namak Mirch Butter Chicken masala, yogurt, oil, and lemon juice and set aside for 30 minutes before stir-frying.
Can I prepare the tomato base in advance?
Yes — the recipe has you chop tomatoes, cook them with water, then remove the seeds and skin and grind to a paste. This base can be made ahead and refrigerated until you're ready to cook the chicken.
How should I serve butter chicken?
Garnish with a drizzle of cream and sliced ginger before serving, as the recipe suggests.