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Classic Butter Chicken
Tandoori-charred chicken simmered in a velvety tomato, butter and cream gravy finished with kasuri methi — India's most beloved curry.
Medium50 minsServes 4
By Chef Tom
#Chicken#North Indian#Creamy
Watch the video Ingredients
- 700g boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup yogurt + tandoori spices (marinade)
- 4 tomatoes, pureed
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek)
- Garam masala, chili powder, salt
Method
- 1
Marinate chicken in yogurt and tandoori spices for at least 2 hours.
- 2
Grill or pan-sear the chicken until charred at the edges.
- 3
Melt butter, sauté ginger-garlic, then add tomato puree and spices.
- 4
Simmer the gravy until glossy, then blend smooth if desired.
- 5
Stir in cream, kasuri methi and the grilled chicken.
- 6
Simmer gently and serve with naan or jeera rice.
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