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Butter Chicken Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from North India, Butter Chicken Sauce is a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce traditionally served with tandoori chicken. It reflects the Mughlai culinary heritage, where spices and cream were used to create indulgent dishes. Today, it has gained global popularity, often enjoyed with naan or rice, and many variations exist, including vegetarian adaptations.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 tablespoons butter
1 large onion
1 tablespoon ginger
4 cloves garlic
4 medium tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon kasuri methi
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup cilantro

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: coconut milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can provide a similar richness

1

Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat until foamy

2

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes

3

Stir in minced ginger and garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes

4

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 10 minutes

5

Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender

6

Return the sauce to the pan and stir in heavy cream

7

Add garam masala, cumin, coriander, and chili powder

8

Simmer the sauce for 10-15 minutes to develop flavors

9

Season with salt and sugar to taste

10

Stir in kasuri methi and lemon juice just before serving

11

Garnish with chopped cilantro

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblendingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large panimmersion blendercutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Murgh Makhani SauceButter Chicken Gravy

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