We’ll be making this again. Wow. Thanks for taking the time to come back and comment!:). Cook the chicken when you first make the sauce, save half the tomato sauce frozen, and when you're ready, add cooked chicken, or paneer, and heat it through in a skillet. This thread is archived. It was to delicious!!!! Hi Marzia,Thank you so much for this recipe. It’s our second favorite next to butter chicken when we dine out at Indian restaurants. It's loved by literally hundreds of thousands of people who have made it. This recipe comfortably feeds 5-6 people. Soup? https://www.rachaelrayshow.com/recipes/homemade-tandoori-spice-mix Finally could get away with adding just a spoon of cream at the end. This recipe is so delicious, that anyone who’s been over and tried it says it’s the best butter chicken they’ve had, even better than the local Indian restaurants! I’ve tried this with coconut milk as well and it is just as yummy as when I use heavy cream. Hi, made this recipe today. Or freeze it? In a bowl, mix together chicken, corn, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, sour cream, and 1 cup of cheese. Hey there! I read somewhere that’s what they use in butter chicken. I just made your butter chicken from Indian instant pot cookbook that is listed here and it is delicious! Very good and quick to put together! . You can certainly add more butter to the recipe as i’m sure that would make it that much more rich and delicious! Wow!! Thank you for your recipe. However, my guests are vegetarian so would like to substitute the chicken for butternut squash. Am I overthinking this? The chicken seasoning I mentioned contains quite a bit of salt, so I found the recipe didn’t need any additional seasoning. The chicken and tomatoes release a LOT of liquid. . 1st time made it only for me and my husband. I slice the onions because it’s the quickest way to cut them and as it exposes more of the onion to the oil and cooks it slightly quicker. When u say 3 teaspoon ginger garlic paste is it 3 teaspoon each? Your butter chicken looks perfect! Hello, what kind of vinegar do you use for the paste? Lightly season them with salt. Make the gravy portion of this recipe, blend it and allow it to cool completely before popping it in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours. If that happens, just put it in the fridge for a little and let it thicken up. I have already prepared this recipe several times for my husband and he is totally in love with it. You can also marinate the chicken in the ginger, garlic, yogurt, and tandoori masala and let it sit for 12-24 hours, covered in the refrigerator. Just wanted to confirm that the stated proportions were for 1 lb of chicken or 1 kg of chicken? In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon of the turmeric and ground ginger. A dutch oven is a cast-iron, thick bottomed cooking pot. Can you use fenugreek powder instead of leaves? Now I can’t wait to check out your other recipes xxsunnyp.s you can see my picture of how it turned out here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BTEga4tFRXC/?taken-by=sunnyallovertheworld, Sunny! Add the butter, garlic, rice, orzo, and thyme, and cook until golden and toasted, 2-3 minutes. Then mix in the rest of the ingredients as stated in the recipe. Butter Chicken Recipe. If it’s pretty thick (like yogurt), you can cook it along with the chicken! Thank you for sharing this recipe! Could not find Coriander powder separate but I did find Cumin+Coriander Powder combined in a package. Hi Nadia, yes you can omit the fenugreek leaves if you’d like but know that it will be missing that ‘restaurant style’ flavor – still delicious but just a little different . There is only one word for this recipe….LOVE LOVE LOVE it. This turned out amazing!! Remember to hold the lid of the blender down with a kitchen towel when blending, to avoid accidents. Tried today and my family loved it. I got 5 star reviews from my friend I shared it with. Hi Theresa! Can you let me know what steps you took to adapt for the Instant Pot? I was really looking forward to this recipe. Mix all of the ingredients in the flour dredge together well. I’m trying to make this for 3 adults and 2 children. Cook until golden and cooked through. Unfortunately, it’s really difficult to say as the flavors can vary quite a bit from brand to brand. The same for the onions, etc. … If you’d like to make your own, it’s ¼ cup each ginger slices and garlic cloves + 1-2 tablespoons vinegar. Any suggestion for a traditional Indian vegetable dish that could be served with this? The steam and heat alone will be enough to cook the cauliflower. If you're cooking rice, add rice to a small container. I came online to see if anyone else did it that way. This recipe is super easy. Unfortunately this recipe hasn’t been tested in a slow cooker so not too sure on how well it will work! – Don’t add too much salt after adding the cream. I love this recipe so much! Almost exactly like my mother-in-law’s, except she adds 2 tbsp of powdered cashews (you can do it in a coffee/spice grinder) or almond flour (we use bob’s red mill and it turns out perfectly) to the sauce, which gives it a really nice texture. Overall this is a great recipe for making great butter chicken. If we don’t have crushed tomatoes, what would be the best substitute? The tandoori masala is what I used in my previously posted recipe as well. Authentic Tasting Butter Chicken I should probably give it another whirl… Any suggestions? Made it for a family function of 35 people, just adjusted the recipe and empty plates all round. Also, you can refrigerate the fenugreek leaves to prolong the shelf life. Should give the smokey/spicey flavor you’re craving. Yes that’s correct, 1 lb. I do think your home-made garam masala recipe is the secret to this. I’ve made this twice now and it is really good. I have a thing for mixing and grinding my own whole spices instead of buying powder. Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes. Can i use apple cider vinegar instead of white vinegar? Butter chicken was the star dish of the day… Thank you, thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful recipe with us…. I’ve got a recipe for Butternut Squash Red Curry where I add red curry paste to the sauce, maybe you can do that with the tandoori masala. 91% Upvoted. Is there any advice in regards to the proportions of spices etc i.e. Such a flavourful and delicious recipe. You also may want to add less tomato and more cream next time. To the skillet, add the remaining oil and the onion. From what i’m reading, it sounds like the excess marinade may indeed be the culprit. Order before 1 pm for same day delivery (Austin only) $15 Flat Rate National shipping . Or what will be a suitable substitute? Mix Shan Chicken Ginger Mix with yogurt and apply to the chicken cubes. He want me to make it regularly. I think it would be delicious, just a different flavor than authentic butter chicken. Sometimes that’s all it need to blend a little easier. I added extra to the marinade this time and will probably add some chilli powder to take it up a notch in the spice…it won’t be hot, just a little zing . If you’d like to do that, it’s ¼ cup each ginger and garlic + 1-2 tablespoons vinegar. Thanks!! Thanks in advance , Hi Phil! Hope that clarifies it a bit , The recipe for the marinade says you need a tbsp of oil. *If you’re sensitive to spice heat omit the chilli powder. Combine oil and warm water, pour slowly into flour mixture, stirring constantly until dough forms. Hi, I’m about to cook this but I want add a Smokey taste to it… so when would add the coal? Add the onions. My only substitution was maple syrup for fenugreek leaves. Hi! If it's frozen, push it into the sauce a bit so it defrosts better. My family loved this. It’s authentic, restaurant-style butter chicken, for reals. Need a recipe? I followed the recipe "to a T" and was not disappointed. I am especially glad you put this on the web because my favorite Indian restaurant shut down…the owner made the best butter chicken I’ve ever had…this is the closest to her recipe I’ve found…and I made it myself lol. Yes, you can use canned coconut milk in place of heavy cream, however, it might have the little bit of coconut flavor – not in a bad way, but it will alter it just a bit! I’ve been going crazy trying to make butter chicken and after 2 failed attempts (because of BAD recipes! Marinate for 60 minutes. from internet and made by me’ I said. Just a question.. But the way I make this Indian Butter Chicken recipe in my pressure cooker is ENTIRELY different from how others have made it. I am so excited to make this dish! literally he licked his fingers and said : from where did you order this amazing food ? And to make it even easier without compromising taste, I Actually use tomatoe paste or a small can of tomatoe sauce. That can be used instead of the my mixture. :-)))) THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! Anyway, just wanted to let you know, and to thank you for putting the recipe online. And yes, I’m going to say with confidence that this is the BEST butter chicken recipe you’ll ever make. A tasty treat that the entire family can enjoy! Anyways thanks for sharing such useful information. You marinate the chicken uncooked and then cook it under step 1 in ‘assembly’. Taxes $0.00. Looking forward for more recipes. Tried, tested and love it!! Thanks again! It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, Take out half the sauce and freeze for later or store in the fridge for 2-3 days. Transfer into a 10-inch cast iron pan or a casserole dish that is approximately the same size. I marinated the chicken over night and was wondering one thing. Thankyou for sharing . New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Adding it afterward allows the fat to emulsify properly into the sauce, resulting in utter deliciousness. It was so tasty! This recipe is exactly how they make butter chicken in restaurants — and I’ve had people tell me it’s actually better! This one is awesome. 7. Will definitely make this again, am on the hunt for the fenugreek leaves. Hi! I am done with takeaway butter chicken!!! Trust me when I say it’s finger-lickin’ good! Picky eater approved. *For the chicken: Season the chicken with salt. I tried this a few times, family loves it. So happy to hear that, Ellena! Food processing, or dicing the onions might change the cooking time to get the onions translucent by a little bit, but for this recipe, it won’t make a huge difference if you prefer to use your food processor! If you have an 8-quart pressure cooker, you may want to double the ingredients or add in 1/4 cup of water just to be cautious. This is life changing!! Keep aside for 10 minutes. I’m always trying new curry recipes and this is by far my favorite! Thanks so much for the tip! I expected it to be red. N wen i saw ur recipie….i was craving for such a beautiful butter chicken Remove all chicken to a plate. I dint find fenugreek leaves so i used ground fennel and it was just as perfect. Can I make it with turkey or do you recommend something else? I make my own at home. I suggest making the recipe as written for best results! I’ve tried a couple of slow cooker butter chicken recipes and they were fine but needed something more. Instant Pot Cauliflower and Cheese Recipe. The previous butter chicken recipe is almost identical to this one. Let me know how it goes if you decide to try it! Finally, thanks to your recipe posting I got the colour and flavour I was looking for with ease. This was a great recipe! The only thing I did differently was I used Kashmiri chili powder instead of regular chili powder. Thanks for taking the time to comment! Prepare the spice mix. Mix well and pour into prepared pie crust. Thanks for your feedback on that, i’ll add a little note in the recipe about it.