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Simple Butter Chicken

  • Ready in90 min
  • Prep15 min
  • Cook45 min
  • CuisineIndian · North Indian
  • Serves4 People
  • Calories~550 kcal
Simple Butter Chicken

Ingredients

For Chicken Marinade

  • 1 kgChicken wings/drumettes
  • 2 tablespoonsGinger garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoonSalt
  • 1 tablespoonChicken powder (or Tandoori Chicken Masala)
  • 1 tablespoonRed chilli powder
  • 1 tablespoonOil
  • 1 whole lemonLemon juice

For Gravy Base

  • 3 medium, slicedOnions
  • 8 small, slicedTomatoes
  • 1/4 cupCashews
  • 1 cupMilk

For Cooking Gravy

  • 2-3 tablespoonsLeftover chicken frying oil
  • 1 teaspoonGaram masala
  • 1 tablespoonGinger garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoonRed chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoonSalt
  • 1 tablespoonEverest Chicken Masala
  • 2 cupsWater
  • 1 tablespoonLemon juice
  • 1 tablespoonKasuri methi
  • 200 mlFresh cream

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, add the chicken wings/drumettes. Then add ginger garlic paste, salt, chicken powder (or Tandoori Chicken Masala), red chilli powder, oil, and lemon juice. Mix well to coat all the chicken pieces. Marinate for 30 minutes.

  2. 2.Prepare Gravy Base

    In a pan, heat some oil. Add sliced onions and fry until softened. Then add sliced tomatoes and cashews, and continue to fry until the vegetables are soft. Transfer the fried mixture to a blender, add milk, and blend until a smooth paste is formed.

  3. 3.Half Fry the Chicken

    In a separate pan, heat oil (you can use the oil leftover from frying the gravy base ingredients). Half fry the marinated chicken pieces until they are lightly browned on all sides.

  4. 4.Cook the Gravy

    In a pot, heat the leftover oil from frying the chicken. Add garam masala and ginger garlic paste, and sauté for a minute until fragrant. Add red chilli powder and salt, mix well. Now, add the blended onion-tomato-cashew paste to the pot and stir.

  5. 5.Combine Chicken and Gravy

    Add Everest Chicken Masala to the gravy and mix thoroughly. Then, add the half-fried chicken pieces to the gravy. Stir to combine the chicken with the gravy. Add lemon juice and 2 cups of water, mix well. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 15 minutes.

  6. 6.Finish the Butter Chicken

    After 15 minutes, remove the lid. Add kasuri methi and fresh cream to the butter chicken. Mix everything gently. Cover the pot again and cook for another 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to cook through completely.

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Simple Butter Chicken

Ready in

90 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

45 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~550 kcal
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For Chicken Marinade

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For Cooking Gravy

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, add the chicken wings/drumettes. Then add ginger garlic paste, salt, chicken powder (or Tandoori Chicken Masala), red chilli powder, oil, and lemon juice. Mix well to coat all the chicken pieces. for .

  2. 2

    Prepare Gravy Base

    In a pan, heat some oil. Add sliced onions and fry until softened. Then add sliced tomatoes and cashews, and continue to fry until the vegetables are soft. Transfer the fried mixture to a blender, add milk, and blend until a smooth paste is formed.

  3. 3

    Half Fry the Chicken

    In a separate pan, heat oil (you can use the oil leftover from frying the gravy base ingredients). Half fry the chicken pieces until they are lightly browned on all sides.

  4. 4

    Cook the Gravy

    In a pot, heat the leftover oil from frying the chicken. Add garam masala and ginger garlic paste, and for a minute until fragrant. Add red chilli powder and salt, mix well. Now, add the blended onion-tomato-cashew paste to the pot and stir.

  5. 5

    Combine Chicken and Gravy

    Add Everest Chicken Masala to the gravy and mix thoroughly. Then, add the half-fried chicken pieces to the gravy. Stir to combine the chicken with the gravy. Add lemon juice and 2 cups of water, mix well. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for .

  6. 6

    Finish the Butter Chicken

    After , remove the lid. Add kasuri methi and fresh cream to the butter chicken. Mix everything gently. Cover the pot again and cook for another to allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to cook through completely.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelHot
Ginger · Chili powder · Garam masala
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Lemon juice?

    • Lime juice (1:1)
    • 1/2 the amount white vinegar — In dressings, savory dishes.
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Milk?

    • Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
    • 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Lemon juice?

    • Lime juice (1:1)
    • 1/2 the amount white vinegar — In dressings, savory dishes.
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Milk?

    • Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
    • 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy and nuts.
DairyNuts

Storage & Leftovers

Keep your leftovers fresh and ready to enjoy.

  • Store

    In a separate pan, heat oil (you can use the oil leftover from frying the gravy base ingredients).

  • Store

    In a pot, heat the leftover oil from frying the chicken.

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • 1
    For a spicier versionCustomise

    Add more red chili powder or green chilies.

  • 2
    Garnish with fresh coriander leaves

    Garnish with fresh coriander leaves for added flavor and freshness.

  • 3
    Serve with naan

    Roti, or rice.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • 1
    Flavour tipEnsure Chicken Is Marinated for

    Ensure chicken is marinated for at least 30 minutes for best flavor absorption.

  • 2
    Cooking tipFry Onions and Tomatoes Until

    Fry onions and tomatoes until softened and slightly caramelized before blending for a richer base.

  • 3
    Flavour tipAdjust Spice Levels According to Your Preference
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