Fast Butter Chicken
At a glance
A quick and easy butter chicken recipe prepared in about 25-28 minutes, skipping traditional marination and using fast cooking techniques.
Ingredients
- Chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Cashmir chili
- Turmeric
- Cumin
- Garam Masala
- Salt
- Ginger
- Onion
- Garlic
- Ghee
- Tomato sauce
- Cream
- Cold butter (2 tablespoons)
- Cilantro
Method
- 1
Wash and prepare rice if serving with the dish.
- 2
Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Slice onion and garlic.
- 4
Heat ghee in a deep pan.
- 5
Add chicken to the pan and sear until browned.
- 6
Add sliced onion and garlic, then season with salt.
- 7
Cook until onions soften and chicken is cooked through.
- 8
Add spices: Cashmir chili, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, and ginger.
- 9
Add tomato sauce and blend if necessary.
- 10
Simmer the sauce for about 5-10 minutes.
- 11
Stir in cream and cold butter, letting it emulsify to create a rich sauce.
- 12
Cook for a few more minutes until thickened and flavorful.
- 13
Garnish with cilantro before serving.
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Original video
Source video from Joshua Weissman. The recipe card keeps the ingredients and steps handy while you cook.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrDJ2K3JXsA
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