Butter Chicken Masala
Rich and creamy Indian butter chicken simmered in a spiced tomato gravy with tender chicken pieces.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
800 g
plain yogurt
200 g
tomato sauce
400 ml
heavy cream
200 ml
butter
50 g
onion (medium)
2 piece
garlic cloves
4 piece
fresh ginger (minced)
2 tbsp
garam masala
2 tbsp
ground cumin
1 tsp
ground coriander
1 tsp
turmeric powder
1 tsp
chili powder
1 tsp
salt
1.5 tsp
vegetable oil
3 tbsp
Instructions
Marinate the chicken
Mix chicken pieces with yogurt and half the spices for flavor absorption.
Prepare the base
Sauté onions, garlic and ginger until fragrant.
Cook the chicken
Add marinated chicken to the pan and cook until no longer pink.
Add tomato sauce and spices
Pour in tomato sauce and remaining spices, then simmer.
Finish with cream and butter
Stir in heavy cream and butter for a rich, silky sauce.
Serve hot
Serve immediately with rice or naan.
Original recipe
Storage
Sauce may thicken in fridge; add a splash of water when reheating
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