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

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tsp of chopped ginger
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • ½ jar Patak’s® Butter Chicken Spice Paste
  • 150ml water, divided
  • 4 skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 200g chopped tomatoes
  • 150ml table cream
  • 50g butter
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (garnish)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. On medium heat, fry the onion in oil until lightly brown (2 MIN).
  2. Add chopped ginger, chopped garlic, and Patak’s® Butter Chicken Spice Paste, stir well, and cook (2 MIN).
  3. Add 50ml water and simmer until most of it has evaporated (5 MIN).
  4. Add diced chicken, tomatoes, and the remaining water. Simmer until chicken is cooked through (15 MIN).
  5. Stir in cream and butter.
  6. Garnish with cilantro 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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