Butter Chicken
A creamy tomato-based chicken curry.
Butter Chicken
ByKavitha
Quick Info
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
Ingredient Substitutes
- Chicken ā Paneer
Ingredients
- Chicken
- Tomato puree
- Butter
- Cream
- Garam masala
Instructions
- Cook chicken.
- Prepare gravy.
- Simmer together.
Tips & Variations
Use butter generously
You will love it
Butter Chicken was created in punjab and is known for its rich, mildly sweet tomato gravy finished with butter and cream.
Serving: Serve hot.
Storage: Refrigerate 1 day
Tools Required
FAQ
Spicy?
Mild.
Sweet?
Slightly.
Gluten-free?
Yes.
Restaurant dish?
Yes.
Authentic?
Yes.
š From Our Kitchen
Butter Chicken is globally famous.
ā Kavitha, Cheffo Kitchen
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Kavitha
Founder & Publisher ā¢ Culinary Editor
Hi, Iām Kavitha ā the founder of Cheffo. Cooking has always been close to my heart, especially traditional recipes passed down through families. Through Cheffo, I share authentic regional dishes with clear instructions and practical tips so you can recreate those comforting flavors at home.