Pride of Punjab – What is the secret of making Butter Chicken?

Published By Anant on 19 Feb, 2024

The story of this buttery, tomatoey chicken started in the dhabas of Punjab...and soon it spread all over the world!

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The magic to making Butter Chicken is in these spices! Red chilli, turmeric, coriander, garam masala - all of these have their own wonders!

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Marination is very important, curd, ginger-garlic paste and spices together add flavor to the chicken!

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Whether it's the aroma of tandoor smoke or the warmth of the oven, both add a deep, roasted flavor to the chicken!

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When the aroma starts spreading in the kitchen while frying the onions and the tomatoes together become darker in color... then understand that the base of the masala is ready.

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When tandoor cooked chicken meets spicy, buttery gravy, real butter chicken is created!

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A light drizzle of cream and a sprinkling of Kasoori Methi enhances the look and taste – now the butter chicken is ready to eat!

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Mother's special remedies! Don't forget to add these special things in homemade butter chicken... Adding a pinch of jaggery adds a slight sweetness! Add one more spoon of butter just before serving, it will enhance the taste!

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Fresh, hot naan or rice, along with a salad of chopped onions... what else do you need to enjoy this royal feast!

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