Authentic Indian Butter Chicken

Enjoy the Creamy, spiced Indian butter chicken made with yogurt-marinated chicken simmered in a rich tomato-butter sauce with cream, kasuri methi, and cilantro for garnish.

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Step 1

Combine chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, cumin, Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, and salt. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook in batches until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and chopped onion. Cook until the onion softens and becomes lightly browned. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant.

Step 4

Add tomato puree, Kashmiri chili powder, cumin, garam masala, and salt. Stir and cook until the sauce thickens and the oil begins to separate.

Step 5

Return the cooked chicken to the sauce. Stir well and simmer for several minutes.

Step 6

Reduce heat to low. Add cream, remaining butter, and kasuri methi. Stir gently and simmer for 2–3 minutes. Adjust seasoning.

Step 7

Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan, roti, or basmati rice.