Tasty Butter Chicken
This great butter chicken dish is a homemade alternative to buying a jar of sauce!
Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
Indian
Servings
Prep Time
4
people
10
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4
people
10
minutes
Cook Time
25
minutes
Ingredients
3
large
Chicken breast
skinless
150
g
butter
1
large
onion
1
tsps
garlic
crushed
5
tbsp
tomato paste
1/2
tsp
nutmeg
1/2
tsp
garam masala
1/2
tsp
cumin
1/2
tsp
ginger
1/2
tsp
Chilli
1/2
tsp
turmeric
500
ml
Cream
salt and pepper
Instructions
Cut chicken into chunks
Mix nutmeg, cumin, ginger, chilli, turmeric, salt and pepper in a bowl
Add chicken and coat.
In a pan melt butter add onionand garlic saute.
Add chicken to the pan and cook till brown, then add tomato paste and garam masala.mix well.
Slowly add cream and mix in well.
Simmer for about 15 minutes or till chicken is cooked.
Serve with rice.
Recipe Notes
Reader variations
Less butter, for a lighter version
Sour cream and a can of tinned tomatoes instead of cream
A teaspoon of fenugreek added
Chilli left out entirely for family who don’t like heat – the other spices still carry the flavour
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as “tomato paste” here?
The thick, concentrated paste sold in a tube or small can – not the runnier tomato puree or passata.
Does it have to have cream? I’m dairy intolerant.
No – readers report coconut cream works well as a swap and adds a nice coconut flavour.