Butter Chicken

Main Course

Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken is one of the most popular Indian dishes in New Zealand, this Moghul inspired Northern Indian dish, is rich with tomato and sweet spices yet mild enough to appeal to the whole family.

Serves:
4
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
20 minutes

Ingredients

Method

To prepare the spice paste, place the Gregg's Crushed Ginger, Gregg's Crushed Garlic, Gregg's Garam Masala, Gregg's Paprika, Gregg's Ground Chilli, Gregg's Ground Turmeric, salt, Gregg's Tomato Paste and oil in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.

Heat the butter or oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and prepared spice paste and fry for 2 minutes. Add the chicken, cream and water. Bring to the boil, then simmer gently for 10 - 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and sauce has thickened.

Serve with rice and garnish with coriander and almonds, if desired.

Hints & Tips

Try stirring in ΒΌ cup roughly chopped coriander leaves just before serving. For a healthier option, substitute the cream for lite cream.

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    Anonymous - 08 November 2010

    This is so easy to make and I like knowing whats gone into it

Butter Chicken

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