By Rajan Bhattacharya
September 01, 2024
Create a flavour-packed weekend delight with this easy Homemade Butter Chicken recipe. Tender chicken marinated and cooked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce – a perfect treat for your taste buds!
1/2 cup plain yoghurt (full fat) 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp turmeric powder 2 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp freshly grated ginger 2 crushed garlic cloves 750g chicken thigh fillets (bite-size pieces) 2 tbsp ghee or butter 1 cup tomato passata 1 cup heavy cream 1 tbsp sugar 1 1/4 tsp salt Basmati or white rice (to serve) Coriander (optional)
Mix marinated ingredients with chicken and refrigerate for at least 3 hours
Heat ghee in a large fry pan over high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for about 3 minutes until white.
Add tomato passata, cream, sugar, and salt to the pan.
Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot with basmati rice and garnish with coriander.