Butter Chicken Puff Pastry

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl add chicken, lemon juice and yogurt.
  2. 2Add all the spices, mix well and marinate for 30–60 minutes.
  3. 3Heat oil in a pan and cook the chicken until 70–80% done.
  4. 4Add tomato puree and cook for a few minutes.
  5. 5Add spices, salt and sugar. Cook until the mixture thickens.
  6. 6Stir in butter and cream along with fenugreek leaves and cook until rich, fragrant and creamy.
  7. 7Let the filling cool completely.
  8. 8Take a puff pastry sheet, add the butter chicken filling and mozzarella cheese and cover with another sheet.
  9. 9Seal the edges with a fork, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle sesame seeds.
  10. 10Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C for 18–20 minutes until puffed and golden (with both rods on and tray kept in the centre of the oven).
  11. 11Serve immediately & enjoy!!!

Ingredients

  • 500 g boneless chicken breast or thigh, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup yogurt
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder / paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 0.25 cup tomato puree
  • 3 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder / paprika
  • 4 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder / paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 30 g butter
  • 0.25 cup cooking cream
  • Ready puff pastry sheets
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg
  • Mixed sesame seeds

Equipment

bowlpanforkovenair fryer

Tips

  • Let the filling cool completely before assembling.
  • If using an air fryer, bake at 180°C for 12-15 minutes.