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Butter Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
500 grams boneless chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes
juice of 1 lemon
salt and red chili powder, to taste
1 cup yogurt
2 tsp ginger
2 tsp garlic
1 1/2 tbs tandoori masala
3 tbs butter
2 cardamoms
1 cinnamon stick
2 cloves
4 medium ripe tomatoes, blended
1 tbs tomato paste
1 tsp garam masala
1 tbs honey
1 tbs dried fenugreek leaves
250 ml thick cream
extra butter or coriander to garnish
Method:
Marinate the chicken cubes in lemon juice, salt, chili powder, yogurt, ginger, garlic and tandoori powder for at least half an hour. Overnight is best. Preheat the oven to the highest grill setting. Place the chicken on a baking tray closest to the grill and grill for at least 10 minutes on each side or until cooked. Allow the chicken to cook until it JUST starts to char.
To prepare the gravy, heat and melt the butter. Add to it the the cardamoms, cinnamon sticks and cloves. Stir fry for a minute before adding the tomatoes and tomato paste, Let this simmer on low to medium heat, half covered, for about 15-20 minutes. You will notice the gravy thicken and the oil will form a film on top. If the gravy is too thick, you can add a small amount of water. Add the rest of the ingredients as well as the grilled chicken and simmer for another 15 minutes. Garnish with butter or coriander.
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May I know what is the difference between tandoori masala and garam masala? Are they spices in powder format?
interesting story! i heard that it was born from a client request to have sauce served with his tandoori chicken and thus the “butter sauce” was created, interesting how diff stories are shared ard.
we have always been lazy to cook this and always use the short cut bottle, maybe i might think twice to whip one up from scratch!
Is Butter Chicken the same as Chicken Tikka Masala? In any case, love this recipe, thanks for sharing with us Rasa Malaysia and Lick my Spoon.
this looks fantastic. i wish i had some… i’m so hungry right now. :-)
Garam masala powder is a mixture of ground spices made from cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and star anise whereas tandoori masala powder is completely different. It’s usually cayenne pepper, ginger and garlic powder and a few other spices including garam masala. There are many different stories associated with the origins of butter chicken. And butter chicken and chicken tikka masala are not the same curry!
Thanks for letting me be part of the Rasa Malaysia community!
When you say chili powder ,is it the Indian chili powder ?
Butter Chicken looks delicious and enticing.
I get this dish every time we go out for some spicy Indian food! Now I’m going to try to make it at home. Thank you both for sharing!
wow–You read my mind! I was just looking at an Indian restaurant menu yesterday longing for butter chicken.
Authentic Recepie. Surprised that it has become so popular in the world.
Looks delicious! I’ve been way too shy about trying to make Indian food in the past- I think I can handle this one!
Mmmm. looks so tasty.
try out this recipe it is the Indian butter chicken recipe.
http://hubpages.com/hub/butter–chicken-recipe
My fiance is from India. we live together in Elmhurst,New York. I am an excellent cook. but i need to learn more vegetarian recipes because our roommate also Indian doesn’t allow meat to be cooked in the apartment. although eggs are permitted no meat or meat fat of any kind and to make things worse I’m allergic to curry?? any ideas? im a country style southern kitchen cook please help I’m dying for some home made fried chicken…what do i do???? from–desperate by the 7 train 90th & Elmhurst–
So My chicken is in the marinade. What Do i Do with the yoghurt marinade? And How will the chicken char when it is all drenched in yoghurt?:)
nice recipe. thanks for sharing. Here is video for indian butter chicken recipe by Jeet sidhu – http://www.gdayindia.com.au/butter-chicken-recipe-by-chef-jeet-sidhu
When I clicked on the Link to take me to “Lick My Spoon” it took me to a different blog called “Sips and Spoonfulls” I googled Lick My Spoon and found it, but just FYI, it is linked wrong. Great Recipe though :)
hi gr8 site and when do u add the fresh cream pls can you tell me
Hi, i want to cook this butter chicken receipe. How many poeople does this cater for?. Thank you
The best Butter Chicken recipe I’ve ever tried! Followed the recipe using all the ingredients and it tasted amazing. :)
i was wondering the same thing so i read the recipe again. it’s the second-to-last step:
“Add the rest of the ingredients as well as the grilled chicken and simmer for another 15 minutes.”
I made this recipe and it tastes like the restaurant. The only thing I’d like to know is how to make it spicier. The family thought it was a bit too mild. Any suggestions?
hi RM, i tried this and it taste good!! only thing is i didn’t grill the chicken, just add them plus the yoghurt marinade into the pot and cook. not sure if this is the reason why it is watery instead of thick and creamy? can you advise please?
Yes, grilling the chicken will dry up the moisture and yoghurt marinade in the chicken so when cooked it’s thick and creamy :)
Traditional Butter chicken is made using a Tandoori chicken… not boneless cubed chicken. That how it is had in Lucknow as this is a ‘nawabi’ dish.
It’s from delhi. Moti mahal restaurant. kundan lal gujral.
Just wanted to let you know that I tried this recipe! Check it out, plus a give away, at my blog! http://www.diyculinaryschool.com/2012/06/butter-chicken-bollywood-classics-and.html
hi
jus wanted 2 ask u what shld i use instead of tomato paste
is it similar 2 tomato sauce or tomato puree ????
Imperial measurements for the cream and chicken please. I love all Indian style food. Naan is a favourite bread.
You can convert here: http://rasamalaysia.com/conversion/
Hi Bee,
Greetings!
How many person is this recipe for?
Pardon me as i have not seen # of persons catered for in Rasa’s recipes. Kindly advice.
Cheers!