
By Dave Hayto
Butter Masala
Butter Masala, also known as Butter Chicken, is a delicious Indian dish consisting of marinated grilled chicken cooked in a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce.
Updated at: Sun, 14 Sep 2025 09:35:34 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
33
Low
Glycemic Load
10
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories580.1 kcal (29%)
Total Fat33.2 g (47%)
Carbs29.5 g (11%)
Sugars19 g (21%)
Protein43.6 g (87%)
Sodium765.4 mg (38%)
Fiber2.8 g (10%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1 ½ cupsgreek yogurt

1 tspgaram masala

1 tspginger garlic paste

½ tspKashmiri red chili powder

salt

lemon juice

600gboneless chicken breast
cut into pieces

1 ½ cupsonions
sliced

15gginger

15gGarlic

5 cupschopped tomatoes

cashews

cumin powder

coriander powder

garam masala

sugar

cardamom powder

butter

water
hot

kasuri methi

cream

ghee
Instructions
Step 1
Mix Greek yogurt, garam masala, ginger garlic paste, Kashmiri red chili powder, salt, and lemon juice.
Step 2
Add chicken and marinate for at least 60 minutes or overnight.
Step 3
Sauté onions, ginger, and garlic.
Step 4
Add tomatoes, cashews, cumin, coriander, garam masala, sugar, and cardamom.
Step 5
Blend into a smooth puree.
Step 6
Grill the marinated chicken until browned.
Step 7
Heat butter in a pan, add the puree, and cook until thick.
Step 8
Add grilled chicken, hot water, garam masala, kasuri methi, and cream.
Step 9
Simmer until the chicken is coated in the sauce.
Step 10
Finish with ghee and serve with naan or rice.
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