Butter Chicken

CURRYKITS RECIPE

Butter Chicken

A rich, creamy tomato curry with a yoghurt marinade, butter and a smooth cream finish. Make it with chicken or your choice of meat or vegetables.

Prep time~15 mins
Cook time~55 mins
Total time~2 hr 10 mins
Servings4

Times are estimates based on the method; total includes at least 1 hour marinating. Cooking time varies with your choice of protein or vegetables.

  • Serves 4
  • Heat: 1 chilli
  • Marinate: at least 1 hour
Butter Chicken curry with the CurryKits spice mix, garlic and ginger paste, whole spices, recipe card and hessian bag.

Serving suggestion. Add the fresh ingredients listed below.

Your shopping list

Add these ingredients to your CurryKits kit:

  • 400g Meat or Vegetables of Choice (Boneless Chicken Thigh Recommended)
  • 150g Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tbsp Cooking Oil
  • 3 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Medium Onion (≈150g), finely chopped
  • 400g Passata (≈1 Standard Carton)
  • 100ml Double Cream
  • 1 Tbsp Sugar (Optional)
  • Fresh Coriander (Garnish)

Allergen information
CONTAINS MUSTARD, MILK

This is the recipe-card allergen wording and includes ingredients you add. Check the labels of your chosen ingredients.

Cooking method

  1. Marinate
    Mix half the spice mix with the yogurt, lemon juice and half the garlic & ginger paste. Coat the meat or vegetables and marinate for at least 1 hour. Roast at 200°C for 15–20 minutes until lightly charred.
  2. Toast Whole Spices
    Heat the oil and 20g butter on medium heat. Add the whole spices and fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Cook The Onions
    Add the onion and cook for 12–15 minutes until golden.
  4. Add Garlic & Ginger
    Stir in the remaining garlic & ginger paste and fry for 1 minute.
  5. Add The Spice Mix
    Stir in the remaining spice mix with a splash of water and cook gently for 1 minute.
  6. Cook The Sauce
    Add the passata and cook for 8–10 minutes until thickened.
  7. Finish & Serve
    Add the roasted meat or vegetables and simmer for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat and stir in the cream and remaining butter until melted. Add the sugar if desired, garnish with fresh coriander, and serve.
Butter Chicken CurryKit with spice mix, garlic and ginger paste, whole spices, recipe card and hessian bag.

The kit behind this recipe

Your full Butter Chicken CurryKit includes the flavour essentials:

  • 20 g Butter Chicken Spice Mix
  • 20 g Garlic & Ginger Paste
  • Whole Spices

Presented with a recipe card in a reusable hessian bag. Add the fresh ingredients from the shopping list above.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.

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