Creamy, spiced tomato curry with tender chicken—India’s beloved comfort dish.

Indulge in the rich flavors of Indian Butter Chicken, where succulent chicken is simmered in a creamy tomato-based sauce flavored with spices like garam masala, cumin, and fenugreek. This dish is a favorite worldwide and perfect for comforting family dinners.

Why You’ll Love This Dish

• Rich and creamy with balanced spices
• Tender chicken in a luscious sauce
• Perfect served with naan or rice
• Great for dinner parties or weeknight meals

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook Chicken: Sauté chicken in butter until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. Prepare Sauce: In the same pan, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant. Add spices and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add Tomatoes & Cream: Stir in crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes. Add cream and fenugreek leaves.
4. Combine & Simmer: Return chicken to pan, simmer 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
5. Garnish & Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve with naan or basmati rice.

Pro Tips & Substitutions

• Use Greek yogurt instead of cream for tangier flavor
• Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices before cooking for extra tenderness
• Add cashew paste for richer sauce
• Adjust chili powder to desired heat level

Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days
• Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with garlic naan or steamed basmati rice
• Pair with mango chutney or cucumber raita

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx.)

• Calories: 480 kcal
• Protein: 35g
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Fat: 32g
• Sodium: 700mg

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