Classic Butter Chicken Curry

SERVINGS

2

HEAT LEVEL
PREP TIME

5 min

COOK TIME

20 min

A thick, creamy classic, this butter chicken recipe is made with our signature curry paste to add a mouth-watering, chargrilled aroma. It’s the perfect dish for those looking for mild Indian food that bursts with flavour.

RECIPE CALLS FOR

Butter Chicken Spice Paste

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 250 g chicken, diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 tsp of chopped ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 2 tbsp Patak’s® Butter Chicken Spice Paste
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • Fresh coriander, chopped (garnish)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Fry onion in 2 tbsp oil.
  2. Add 2 tsp of chopped ginger, 1 chopped garlic clove, 1/2 jar of spice paste & sizzle (2 MINS).
  3. Add 50 ml water, cook until water has evaporated.
  4. Sear 4 diced chicken breasts, add 200 g chopped tomatoes & 100 ml water; simmer until chicken is cooked through (15 MINS).
  5. If you’d like, add more water to reach your desired consistency.
  6. Garnish with coriander and serve with hot rice or naan.

Notes

TRY with 200 g paneer and a handful of bell peppers, add in while simmering the sauce.

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