Easy Butter Chicken Indian Curry Recipe
The Easy Butter Chicken Indian Curry Recipe is one of the most loved Indian dishes worldwide. It is creamy, mildly spiced and full of rich flavor. This dish is perfect for beginners who want to try Indian cooking at home. The sauce is smooth and comforting, while the chicken stays soft and juicy.
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken pieces
- Butter
- Cooking oil
- Onion finely chopped
- Garlic minced
- Ginger grated
- Tomato puree
- Heavy cream
- Plain yogurt
- Garam masala
- Turmeric powder
- Red chili powder
- Ground cumin
- Ground coriander
- Salt
- Sugar
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
These ingredients are easy to find in most grocery stores. Fresh spices improve the final taste greatly.
Instructions
Prepare the chicken
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add yogurt, salt, and spices. Mix well and rest for fifteen minutes.
Heat butter and oil
- Heat butter and oil together in a pan. This prevents burning and adds deep flavor.
Cook the onions
- Add chopped onions to the pan. Cook slowly until soft and light golden.
Add garlic and ginger
- Add garlic and ginger. Stir gently and cook until fragrant, about one minute.
Add tomato puree
- Pour in tomato puree. Cook until thick and oil separates slightly from sauce.
Blend the sauce
- Let sauce cool slightly. Blend until smooth for a creamy texture.
Return sauce to pan
- Pour blended sauce back into the pan. Heat gently on low flame.
Add chicken pieces
- Add marinated chicken to the sauce. Stir well so pieces coat evenly.
Simmer gently
- Cover and simmer until chicken cooks fully and becomes soft and juicy.
Add cream and butter
- Stir in cream and extra butter. Simmer gently for rich flavor.
Finish with garam masala
- Sprinkle garam masala. Mix gently and turn off heat.
Garnish and rest
- Garnish with fresh cilantro. Rest five minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier texture.
- Do not rush cooking onions, as slow cooking adds sweetness.
- Add more cream if you prefer a milder curry.
- Use cashew paste instead of cream for a dairy-free option.
- Adjust chili powder to control spice level.