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Butter Chicken

Tandoori-spiced chicken simmered in a velvety tomato, butter, and cream gravy.

Total time60 min
Servings4
Rating4.9 *
LevelMedium
Butter Chicken
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Method

1

Marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices for at least 1 hour, then char it.

2

Simmer tomato puree with ginger-garlic and garam masala until deep red.

3

Blend smooth, then melt in butter and cream.

4

Add the charred chicken and simmer gently, finishing with crushed fenugreek.

Cook's note: taste as you go and adjust salt and acid at the end. Times are a guide; trust your senses.
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