Name: Cozy Butter Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; ¾ cup tomato puree; 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder or paprika; 1 medium red onion, minced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon tandoori masala; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 tablespoon fresh organic butter or ghee; 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi); ½ cup plain Greek yogurt; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper powder; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Preparation info

Serves
4 to 6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
40 min

Appears in

Instant Indian

By Rinku Bhattacharya

Published 2018

About

Butter Chicken is one of those dishes that makes a party complete. A classic from the corners of old Delhi in Northern India, this dish has seen many variations, including the creation of its famous cousin, Chicken Tikka Masala. This is our household’s easy variation, sure to warm us up on chilly days—which is why we call it “Cozy” Butter Chicken. It is an incredibly flavorful version of the comforting chicken dish, but without any cream. Greek yogurt yields a thick, flavorful sauce that is