🍗 Butter Chicken Recipe

                                                   🍗 Butter Chicken Recipe

 Creamy Restaurant-Style Indian Curry

🕒 Preparation Time:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 40 minutes

• Total Time: 55 minutes

• Serves: 4 people

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📝 Ingredients

For Chicken Marinade:

• 500 g boneless chicken (cut into pieces)

• ½ cup thick curd (yogurt)

• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp garam masala

• Salt to taste

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

For Butter Chicken Gravy:

• 3 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp oil

• 2 medium onions (finely chopped)

• 3 medium tomatoes (pureed)

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder   

  
  
  

• ½ tsp cumin powder

• ½ tsp garam masala

• ½ cup fresh cream

• 1 tsp sugar (optional)

• Salt to taste

• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

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👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Method

1. Marinate the Chicken
   In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, spices, lemon juice, and salt.
   Add chicken pieces and coat well.
   Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes (overnight for best taste).

2. Cook the Chicken
   Heat 1 tbsp butter in a pan.
   Add marinated chicken and cook until lightly browned.
   Remove and keep aside.

3. Prepare the Gravy Base
   In the same pan, add oil and remaining butter.
   Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.

4. Add Tomato Puree & Spices
   Add tomato puree, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt.
   Cook until oil separates from the masala.

5. Combine Chicken & Gravy
   Add cooked chicken to the gravy.
   Mix well and simmer for 10–12 minutes on low flame.

6. Finish with Cream
   Add fresh cream, garam masala, and sugar (optional).
   Stir gently and cook for 2–3 minutes.

7. Garnish & Serve
   Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
   Serve hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice.

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🌟 Cooking Tips

• Use fresh butter for authentic flavor

• Do not overcook after adding cream   

  
  
  

• Adjust spice level according to taste