Butter Chicken Curry
The richness that the world loves! The finest sweet curry woven with tomatoes and butter
Description
North India's representative curry, simmering Tandoori Chicken in a rich, mild gravy made of tomatoes, heavy cream, and generous butter (Ghee).
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Tandoori Chicken
- Tomato
- Butter
- Heavy cream
- Cashew nuts
- Kasuri Methi
- Garam masala
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices, bake fragrantly in a Tandoor (or pan).
- Heat butter in a pot, add tomato puree, cashew paste, garam masala, Kasuri Methi; simmer until oil floats.
- Add baked chicken and heavy cream, simmer briefly to add richness and gloss to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Sweet aroma of Kasuri Methi and garam masala
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Milk (as a lower-calorie sub for heavy cream)
Pairing
Butter Naan、Lassi
Trivia
[Trend] A historic fusion dish said to have originated in the 1950s at Delhi's 'Moti Mahal' restaurant by putting leftover Tandoori Chicken into tomato sauce.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Scoop plenty of the rich sauce with piping hot freshly baked naan, stuffing your mouth full along with the meat!
Allergen
Chicken, Dairy, Tree nuts