Saucy Butter Chicken

50m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Make the chicken tikka, cook it off, and set it aside.
  2. 2Put oil and ghee in the same pan used for the chicken and cook some onions in it.
  3. 3Chop the tomatoes in half, remove the core (booty hole), and add them to the pan.
  4. 4Add a garlic and ginger block into the onions and tomatoes.
  5. 5Cook the tomatoes in the pan.
  6. 6Add tomato puree.
  7. 7Season with salt, turmeric, coriander, cumin, and chili powder.
  8. 8Add cashew nuts.
  9. 9Pour in 1.5 mugs of water.
  10. 10Simmer for 15 minutes on medium heat with the lid on.
  11. 11Add garam masala, kasuri methi, butter, and cream.
  12. 12Mix until it has the desired consistency.
  13. 13Return the cooked chicken to the sauce.
  14. 14Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  15. 15For aesthetic purposes, put cream on top.
  16. 16Garnish with coriander.

Ingredients

  • Chicken tikka
  • Oil
  • Ghee
  • Onions
  • Tomatoes
  • Garlic and ginger block
  • Tomato puree
  • Salt
  • Turmeric
  • Coriander
  • Cumin
  • Chili powder
  • Cashew nuts
  • 1.5 mugs Water
  • Garam masala
  • Kasuri methi
  • Butter
  • Cream
  • Coriander

Tips

  • Don't forget cashew nuts for flavor and creaminess.
  • Remove the 'booty hole' from tomatoes.
  • Blend the sauce for a smooth consistency.