Easy Spicy Butter Chicken Curry (Murgh Makhani)

Name: Easy Spicy Butter Chicken Curry (Murgh Makhani)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500 g Chicken; 1/2 cup Butter with salt; 1-2 tbsp Yogurt; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Turmeric; 1 tbsp Red chilli powder; 1 tbsp Garam masala; 1 tbsp Coriander powder; 1 Onion; 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste; 5-6 Dried red chillies; 2-3 tbsp Kasuri methi; 1 tbsp Lemon juice

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

Spicy butter chicken curry (murgh makhani) is a tomato-free recipe that substitutes the traditional acid for a rich, golden base of yogurt, aromatics, and spices.Craving more? My ghee bhuna chicken brings the same comforting richness, with a bold, roasted depth that’s hard to resist.

Updated at: Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:31:43 GMT