Chef Priya & Chef Nisha's Fun Kitchen: How to Cook Butter Chicken with Tips from Two Expert Cooks

How to Cook Butter Chicken: A Fun and Easy Recipe with Tips from Two Expert Cooks

Introduction: In today’s post, two passionate home cooks share their secrets to making the perfect Butter Chicken! Grab your apron, and let’s dive into the kitchen for a flavorful journey. Get ready for a step-by-step guide, fun kitchen talk, and tips on making this classic Indian dish just like a pro!

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade:

• 500 grams boneless chicken, cut into cubes
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste

For the Gravy:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 can (400 grams) tomatoes, pureed
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
• 1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander for garnish

Step-by-Step Cooking Process

1. Marinate the Chicken

In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably an hour.

2. Cook the Chicken

In a hot pan, cook the marinated chicken until it's just about done, around 7-10 minutes. Set it aside.

3. Prepare the Gravy

In the same pan, add butter and sauté onions until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for another 2 minutes. Then add pureed tomatoes, garam masala, kasuri methi, and salt. Cook the mixture for 10-15 minutes until it thickens.

4. Combine Chicken and Gravy

Add the cooked chicken into the gravy and stir. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors of the gravy.

5. Add Cream

Finally, add the cream and cook for another 5 minutes. The butter chicken should have a smooth, creamy texture. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.

Fun Chat in the Kitchen:

Chef Priya: "Okay, now that our butter chicken is simmering, you know the trick to making the sauce extra creamy, right?"

Chef Nisha: "Oh, absolutely! The key is not to rush when adding the cream. Let it simmer and get infused with the flavors!"

Chef Priya: "Exactly! And don't forget to serve it with warm naan – it’s a game changer." (both laugh)

Chef Nisha: "Can’t wait to dig in! This is going to be the best Butter Chicken ever!"