Authentic Butter Chicken Masala Recipe | Restaurant-Style at Home

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Craving the rich, creamy flavors of butter chicken? Dive into this simple, step-by-step recipe that brings the magic of restaurant-style Butter Chicken Masala straight to your kitchen!

Creamy Butter Chicken garnished with coriander.

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Marinade:

500g boneless chicken (cut into cubes)

1 cup yogurt

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chili powder

1 tsp garam masala

Juice of 1 lemon

Salt to taste

For the Gravy:

3 large tomatoes (pureed)

2 medium onions (finely chopped)

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

1/2 cup fresh cream

3 tbsp butter

1 tbsp oil

1 tsp red chili powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

Salt to taste

Fresh coriander (for garnish)

Instructions:

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

1. In a large bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients.

2. Add the chicken pieces and coat them well.

3. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to infuse.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan and grill the marinated chicken pieces until golden and cooked through. Set aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Gravy

1. In the same pan, melt 2 tbsp butter and sauté the onions until golden brown.

2. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.

3. Stir in the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates.

4. Add red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.

5. Lower the heat, add the grilled chicken, and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 4: Creamy Finish

1. Stir in the fresh cream and kasuri methi. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

2. Sprinkle garam masala and mix.

Step 5: Serve and Garnish

1. Turn off the heat and add a dollop of butter on top.

2. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

3. Serve hot with naan, roti, or steamed rice.

Pro Tip: For an extra smoky flavor, place a small piece of hot charcoal in a bowl inside the pan, drizzle a little ghee over it, and cover for 2 minutes.

Enjoy the creamy, flavorful Butter Chicken Masala that’s sure to impress!


Location: India

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