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Punjabi Indian · India

Punjabi Butter Chicken

A rich and creamy tomato-based chicken curry with butter and cream.

40 minutes4 servings
Punjabi Butter Chicken
Photo: Stopoverrheactingdude · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, then onions, chilies, and ginger garlic paste.
  2. Add turmeric and red chili powder, cook for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in tomato puree, water, and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add chicken, garam masala, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in butter and cream, mix well.
  6. Cook for 5 more minutes until thickened.
  7. Serve with rice or naan.
  8. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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