Description
A rich and velvety Indian classic featuring marinated chicken in a creamy butter sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 grams chicken breast (cut into chunks)
- ⅓ cup yogurt
- ¾ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon ghee or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 75 grams butter (or 5 tablespoons butter)
- ½ cup raw cashews (soaked in warm water for 15–20 minutes)
- 1 cup tomato puree (1 cup = 250 ml)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
- 1 tablespoon cream
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken lightly scoring the pieces. Mix with yogurt, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, ginger-garlic paste, ghee, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 30-40 minutes.
- Grill the marinated chicken on skewers until slightly charred. Set aside.
- Blend soaked cashews with a little water until smooth and set aside.
- Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add ginger-garlic paste, then turmeric and chili powder. Sauté before adding tomato puree and remaining marinade. Stir in kasuri methi and garam masala.
- Add the cashew paste and honey. Use a stick blender to create a smooth sauce, season with salt, and let simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the grilled chicken and mix well, then stir in cream. Simmer for another 5-6 minutes and turn off the heat.
- Serve hot with naan or basmati rice.
Notes
Adjust spice levels according to your preference and pair with a fresh salad or raita for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: butter chicken, Indian cuisine, chicken recipes