Butter Chicken

15m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
  2. 2Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. 3Add fresh turmeric, cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, and garam masala to the chicken.
  4. 4Add three tablespoons of yogurt and a little oil to the chicken and mix well.
  5. 5Heat some oil in a frying pan.
  6. 6Slice the red onion and add it to the hot pan to start caramelizing.
  7. 7Add a couple of cardamom seeds to the onions.
  8. 8Add cloves to the onions.
  9. 9Slice fresh ginger and add it to the pan.
  10. 10Slice chili and add it to the pan.
  11. 11Add garlic to the pan.
  12. 12Add butter to the onions and other aromatics and stir.
  13. 13Chop fresh cilantro, using the stalks for the sauce.
  14. 14Add the cilantro stalks to the pan with the onions and other aromatics.
  15. 15Add garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne pepper to the pan and toast the spices.
  16. 16Add another touch of butter to the pan.
  17. 17Start cooking the marinated chicken in a separate pan until it’s golden brown and delicious.
  18. 18Once the onions are caramelized, add tomato sauce to the pan and stir.
  19. 19As the sauce starts to boil, add double cream and stir until it reaches a rich color.
  20. 20Add a touch of lemon juice to the sauce.
  21. 21Transfer the sauce mixture into a blender.
  22. 22Blend the sauce slowly until smooth, as it is hot.
  23. 23Pass the blended sauce through a sieve back into the pan to ensure smoothness.
  24. 24Add the cooked chicken to the smooth sauce.
  25. 25Add a couple of knobs of butter to the chicken and sauce mixture.
  26. 26Grate some lemon zest into the dish.
  27. 27Add fresh cilantro in at the end.
  28. 28Serve the butter chicken in a bowl.
  29. 29Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

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

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