Butter Chicken

Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian (Punjab)
Ingredients: Boneless chicken: 500g (1-inch pieces); Greek yogurt: 80ml; Garam masala: 5g; Kashmiri red chili: 3g; Ginger-garlic paste: 12g; Tomatoes (fresh): 600g (puree); Cashews: 40g; Heavy cream: 80ml; Butter: 30g; Salt: 4g; Oil: 15ml

🍗 Non-veg🌾 Gluten-free📊 Medium

Traditional 2. Butter Chicken recipe

⏱️15 minPrep

🔥40 minCook

🕒55 minTotal

🍽️4Serves

🧺 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 How to make Butter Chicken

Marinate chicken in yogurt, garam masala, chili, ginger-garlic, salt for 12 hours at 4°C
Heat oil to medium heat (175°C) in pan
Pan-grill marinated chicken 2-4 minutes per side until golden
In separate pan, melt butter on medium heat, add tomato puree
Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
Add cashew paste, simmer 10 minutes
Add cooked chicken, stir gently
Pour cream, simmer 5-7 minutes until sauce coats spoon back
Final aroma: rich tomato-cream blend; Texture: silky sauce

📖 Cultural notes

Butter chicken became a signature Punjab dish at legendary Delhi eateries in the 20th century. ---

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