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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
300 gms Chicken breast boneless
1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
1 tbsp Red chilli powder
Salt to taste
Oil to pan fry
500 gms roughly slit tomatoes
100 gms roughly cut onions
1 tbsp garlic paste
50 gms cashew
1 tsp kasoori methi
1/2 tsp garam masala
4 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder
5 tbsp butter
3 tbsp cream
2 tbsp malt vinegar / 1.5 tbsp White Vinegar

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

For the chicken, season with ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, and salt. Pan fry until cooked through.

2

For the gravy, melt butter in a pan, add onions and sauté until translucent.

3

Stir in garlic paste and cook for a minute until fragrant.

4

Add roughly slit tomatoes and cook until softened.

5

Blend the mixture until smooth, return to the pan.

6

Add cashews, kasoori methi, garam masala, and sugar, stirring well.

7

Incorporate cream and adjust seasoning with salt and vinegar.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblendingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Murgh Makhani SauceButter Chicken Gravy

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