Butter Chicken

15 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. 2Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
  3. 3Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
  4. 4Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  5. 5Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  6. 6Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  7. 7Add fresh turmeric, cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, and garam masala to the chicken.
  8. 8Add fresh turmeric, cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, and garam masala to the chicken.
  9. 9Add fresh turmeric, cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, and garam masala to the chicken.
  10. 10Add three tablespoons of yogurt and a little oil to the chicken and mix well.
  11. 11Add three tablespoons of yogurt and a little oil to the chicken and mix well.
  12. 12Add three tablespoons of yogurt and a little oil to the chicken and mix well.
  13. 13Heat some oil in a frying pan.
  14. 14Heat some oil in a frying pan.
  15. 15Heat some oil in a frying pan.
  16. 16Slice the red onion and add it to the hot pan to start caramelizing.
  17. 17Slice the red onion and add it to the hot pan to start caramelizing.
  18. 18Slice the red onion and add it to the hot pan to start caramelizing.
  19. 19Add a couple of cardamom seeds to the onions.
  20. 20Add a couple of cardamom seeds to the onions.
  21. 21Add a couple of cardamom seeds to the onions.
  22. 22Add cloves to the onions.
  23. 23Add cloves to the onions.
  24. 24Add cloves to the onions.
  25. 25Slice fresh ginger and add it to the pan.
  26. 26Slice fresh ginger and add it to the pan.
  27. 27Slice fresh ginger and add it to the pan.
  28. 28Slice chili and add it to the pan.
  29. 29Slice chili and add it to the pan.
  30. 30Slice chili and add it to the pan.
  31. 31Add garlic to the pan.
  32. 32Add garlic to the pan.
  33. 33Add garlic to the pan.
  34. 34Add butter to the onions and other aromatics and stir.
  35. 35Add butter to the onions and other aromatics and stir.
  36. 36Add butter to the onions and other aromatics and stir.
  37. 37Chop fresh cilantro, using the stalks for the sauce.
  38. 38Chop fresh cilantro, using the stalks for the sauce.
  39. 39Chop fresh cilantro, using the stalks for the sauce.
  40. 40Add the cilantro stalks to the pan with the onions and other aromatics.
  41. 41Add the cilantro stalks to the pan with the onions and other aromatics.
  42. 42Add the cilantro stalks to the pan with the onions and other aromatics.
  43. 43Add garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne pepper to the pan and toast the spices.
  44. 44Add garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne pepper to the pan and toast the spices.
  45. 45Add garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne pepper to the pan and toast the spices.
  46. 46Add another touch of butter to the pan.
  47. 47Add another touch of butter to the pan.
  48. 48Add another touch of butter to the pan.
  49. 49Start cooking the marinated chicken in a separate pan until it’s golden brown and delicious.
  50. 50Start cooking the marinated chicken in a separate pan until it’s golden brown and delicious.
  51. 51Start cooking the marinated chicken in a separate pan until it’s golden brown and delicious.
  52. 52Once the onions are caramelized, add tomato sauce to the pan and stir.
  53. 53Once the onions are caramelized, add tomato sauce to the pan and stir.
  54. 54Once the onions are caramelized, add tomato sauce to the pan and stir.
  55. 55As the sauce starts to boil, add double cream and stir until it reaches a rich color.
  56. 56As the sauce starts to boil, add double cream and stir until it reaches a rich color.
  57. 57As the sauce starts to boil, add double cream and stir until it reaches a rich color.
  58. 58Add a touch of lemon juice to the sauce.
  59. 59Add a touch of lemon juice to the sauce.
  60. 60Add a touch of lemon juice to the sauce.
  61. 61Transfer the sauce mixture into a blender.
  62. 62Transfer the sauce mixture into a blender.
  63. 63Transfer the sauce mixture into a blender.
  64. 64Blend the sauce slowly until smooth, as it is hot.
  65. 65Blend the sauce slowly until smooth, as it is hot.
  66. 66Blend the sauce slowly until smooth, as it is hot.
  67. 67Pass the blended sauce through a sieve back into the pan to ensure smoothness.
  68. 68Pass the blended sauce through a sieve back into the pan to ensure smoothness.
  69. 69Pass the blended sauce through a sieve back into the pan to ensure smoothness.
  70. 70Add the cooked chicken to the smooth sauce.
  71. 71Add the cooked chicken to the smooth sauce.
  72. 72Add the cooked chicken to the smooth sauce.
  73. 73Add a couple of knobs of butter to the chicken and sauce mixture.
  74. 74Add a couple of knobs of butter to the chicken and sauce mixture.
  75. 75Add a couple of knobs of butter to the chicken and sauce mixture.
  76. 76Grate some lemon zest into the dish.
  77. 77Grate some lemon zest into the dish.
  78. 78Grate some lemon zest into the dish.
  79. 79Add fresh cilantro in at the end.
  80. 80Add fresh cilantro in at the end.
  81. 81Add fresh cilantro in at the end.
  82. 82Serve the butter chicken in a bowl.
  83. 83Serve the butter chicken in a bowl.
  84. 84Serve the butter chicken in a bowl.
  85. 85Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  86. 86Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  87. 87Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

  • Chicken
  • Chicken
  • Chicken
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • Pepper
  • Fresh turmeric
  • Fresh turmeric
  • Fresh turmeric
  • Cumin
  • Cumin
  • Cumin
  • Ground coriander
  • Ground coriander
  • Ground coriander
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Garam masala
  • Garam masala
  • Garam masala
  • 3 tablespoons Yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons Yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons Yogurt
  • Oil
  • Oil
  • Oil
  • Red onion
  • Red onion
  • Red onion
  • Cardamom seeds
  • Cardamom seeds
  • Cardamom seeds
  • Cloves
  • Cloves
  • Cloves
  • Ginger
  • Ginger
  • Ginger
  • Chili
  • Chili
  • Chili
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Garlic
  • Butter
  • Butter
  • Butter
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Tomato sauce
  • Tomato sauce
  • Tomato sauce
  • Double cream
  • Double cream
  • Double cream
  • Lemon juice
  • Lemon juice
  • Lemon juice
  • Lemon zest
  • Lemon zest
  • Lemon zest

Equipment

Mixing bowlFrying panCutting boardKnifeSpoonBlenderStrainerGrater

Tips

  • Use the cilantro stalks for the sauce and the tops for garnish.
  • Blend the sauce slowly as it is hot.
  • Pass the sauce through a sieve for a smooth consistency.
  • Add fresh cilantro in at the end for extra freshness.
  • Add a couple of knobs of butter and lemon zest at the end for flavor and richness.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and a lemon wedge for serving.
  • Serve with rice for a complete meal.
  • Cook the chicken until golden brown and delicious looking.
  • Make sure to caramelize the red onions before adding other ingredients for a rich flavor.
  • Toast the spices with the onions and other aromatics to enhance their flavor before adding the tomato sauce.
  • Cook the chicken until it looks absolutely delicious before combining with the sauce.
  • Stir the double cream into the sauce until it becomes a really nice, rich color.
  • Blend the sauce until it's smooth, then pass it through a sieve for an even smoother consistency.
  • Use a good non-stick pan for cooking the chicken and the sauce.
  • Be generous with the butter as it contributes to the richness of the butter chicken.
  • Ensure all spices are well incorporated with the chicken and onions for maximum flavor absorption.
  • Add fresh lemon zest at the end for a bright, fresh finish to the dish.
  • Don’t rush the caramelization process for the onions, as this develops depth of flavor for the sauce.
  • The goal is a 'curry in a hurry', so work efficiently and have all ingredients prepped beforehand.
  • Marinating the chicken in yogurt helps to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor.
  • The blend of spices, including garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne, creates an authentic flavor profile.