Butter Chicken
A rich and spicy chicken curry that's always a favourite. A great choice for an informal dinner party.
Level
Easy
Prep time
10 minutes
Cooking time
30 minutes
UserServing5 People
5
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Ingredients
Butter Chicken
- +- 1.2 Kg chicken Braai pack1
- Medium onions thinly sliced2
- Butter100 g
- Sunflower oil15 ml
- Garam masala10 ml
- Coriander powder10 ml
- Chilli powder10 ml
- Fresh minced ginger and garlic mix20 ml
- Salt or to taste10 ml
- Cardamom pods3
- Generous grinding of black pepper1
- Plain yoghurt100 ml
- Tomato paste40 ml
- Milk150 ml
- Curry leaves3
- Fresh cream250 ml
- Corn flour15 ml
Instructions
01
Step 1
Heat the butter and oil in a large pot and brown the chicken pieces a few at a time to brown lightly all over.
02
Step 2
Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
03
Step 3
In remaining fat fry onions gently till soft and golden. Return chicken into pot.
04
Step 4
In a bowl combine all spices seasonings ginger and garlic mix with yoghurt tomato paste and milk.
05
Step 5
Stir into chicken and onion mixing to coat well. Add curry leaves. Simmer on low for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
06
Step 6
Mix cream and corn flour together and stir into chicken simmering for another 10-15 minutes.
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