I’ve been craving and eating anything with rice these past few days now, when I’m supposed to be giving it up for lent. I think this is another case of emotional eating for me. I’ve been terribly terribly missing my peanutbutter♥ and I’ve been trying to fill that void with comfort food.
I know, it sounds really horrible, but it just feels so goooooood sometimes….. But I’m promising I’ll be over this phase today — in which I totally am. I just have to share with you this super easy Indian Butter Chicken.
Now, I’m not really a fan of Indian food but I eat them occasionally because I’ve always been amazed that almost all their food contains many spices. You’d think the flavor of these spices would fight to overpower one another in a dish but the flavor just marries into one amazing taste at the end. That’s how I feel about this Butter Chicken. I also feel that this doesn’t really need any introduction at all because it’s most probably one of the best known Indian dishes in the world.
This is usually paired with Naan or Basmati rice but I paired it with the usual rice we cook at home. I also made use of fresh tomatoes because, well, because I have one overripe large tomato left from the Pico de Gallo I like fresh tomatoes.
It is sooo delicious! It kind of just made me miss peanutbutter♥ all the more because currently, I am the only one who has a flair for Indian food at home. I didn’t have anyone to enjoy this Indian Butter Chicken with — and I had to eat this twice — for lunch and for dinner— not that I’m complaining, though. Cause This. Is. So. Good. I don’t make Indian food everyday, this is a refreshing change.
I’m hoping to try out more new recipes in the following months. Recipes as good and comforting as this one! Do you have any Indian recipe I could try?
Oh this makes me wish I have Naan to scoop that amazing tomato gravy with!
Indian Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup cream
- 500g Chicken Breast Fillet/ Chicken Thigh Fillet, cut into bite-size pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
- Lime and Cilantro leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large heat oil and 1 tbsp butter.
- Add onion and tomatoes and cook until onions are translucent and tomatoes are wilted.
- Add garam masala, ground ginger and chili powder and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in tomato sauce, water, and bay leaf and cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour in cream and mix well.
- Bring to a boil and add chicken pieces. In this dish, you don’t really need to cook the chicken separately. But you can totally do so it if you prefer.
- Simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened into gravy-like consistency. Add some chili if you want it spicy.
- Add the remaining butter to sauce and cook until butter is melted.
- Garnish with lime and cilantro leaves and serve with steamed rice.
64 Responses
This looks so good! Nice photos 🙂
Thank you so much Regina!
Lovely spicy dish with great photography!!!
i guess my indonesian licking lovin it, especially when it contain cayenne pepper too
Thank you so much Dedy. I’ll make it spicy next time.
I love Butter Chicken. I get treated most of the time by my Indian friends here and oh la la. Such a yummy viand! But I don’t like it very spicy.
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Same here Ria. I like it with a little kick but not too much.
Kulang na lang dito is Basmati Rice hahhahaha! looks delish Peachy! and nice color!
Thanks Hershey! I hoped I had Naan and Basmati Rice.
Emotional eating is universal, I think — I know I do it! Any time I deprive myself of something, it’s all I can think of. Anyway, I love this dish — so much flavor. Your version looks wonderful — thanks.
Thank you so much, John. This is indeed a flavorful dish.
Hi, san po nakakabili ng garam masala? I would really like to try this…
Hi Joy, You can buy garam masala from Rustan’s grocery 🙂 Hope you like this recipe and I would love to see a photo should yo decide to try this. Thanks for dropping by.
I love this dish, and always order when going to the local Indian restaurant…looks delicious Peachy!
Hope you are enjoying your week 😀
Thanks Juliana! have a great week!
Hi! It does look good. But I think it’s called
Buttered chicken?
Hi JP, This is different from the American/Chinese Buttered Chicken. This is a popular Indian dish called Butter Chicken or Murgh Makhani. Thanks for dropping by. You just gave me an idea what to cook tomorrow.
Hi, Peachy. This is Shobee from Easy to Cook Meals blog. I am hosting my first ever Cunning Ladies’ Friday Party in my blog. I would love to see you add this beautiful post there. Love your pictures! I am so nervous –
Awwww.. too bad I wasn’t able to join. I promise to join next time.
looks yum and easy to make. would try this for lunch one time. 🙂 thanks for sharing!
Thank you as well angel.
My mouth is watering Peachy! Look at all that butter and those spices. YUM! I would definitely want some Naan to wipe up the sauce.
Thanks MJ. I’ll make sure to buy or make Naan next time.
I love Indian food! This looks yummy 🙂
Thanks Joey!
This is my favourite Indian dish but its done quite differently here. Its sweeter and creamier, also it is served with basmati rice and freshly baked Naan. Filipinos love them the first time they try it. I have a recipe if you’re interested.
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I will look for your recipe the next time I try this this…. Thanks Raymund!
I LOVE Indian Food! Great photo’s as now I am hungry.
Barbie
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I also get hungry when I look at these photos. Thanks!
Oh, this looks soooo good! My hubby is peeking over my shoulder and I think he may be making it tonight.
I hope he made it that night!
Definitely looks enticing and it’s making me hungry. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
You’re welcome JheyLo!
Mukang masarap to – I’d love to try!
Masarap nga Aisha! I hope you give this a try.
This looks so good. This reminds me of Tikka Masala dish.
Yeah, they have almost the same number of spices.
I would have a hard time completing the ingredients but this looks so yummy, gusto ko ng rice. comfort food talaga.
Rice is really a comfort food no?
That sounds fantastic and looks even better! I can’t wait to make it!
This is one of the best Indian food I’ve tried.
This looks and sounds really delicious. Like you, I’ve always been astounded at all the flavors and spices of Indian cuisine, but I’m usually not confident enough to try to make a dish! This I could do! I think my husband and I would really enjoy it…something different!
Yeah, it’s not something you’d cook regularly at home but I’m sure you’d enjoy this.
That looks so good. I love chicken recipes like these.
Thanks Michelle!
I love your blog– you always give me some ideas of something different to make. I sometimes have to modify ingredients, but still unique meals.
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Thanks Denise!
I love that your recipes are printer friendly. 😛 I cannot wait to try this out. 🙂
I do hope you’d give this dish a try Ane.
I already tasted this and it’s spicy. Good for Indian puri bread.
What I made was not spicy because I want my daughter to be able to try it.
wala pa yata akong natitikman na Indian dish, hmm baka this one would be the first (that is, kung sipagin ako magluto ahaha)
Wish ko lang sipagin ka..LOL!
Oh, looks sooo yummy! I would try to cook it nga (good luck sa akin!) I love your photos, by the way!
Thanks Marie!
This article makes me starving..Lol. But it really looks very delicious gonna cook it whenever i have time.
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Thanks Silaytambayan!
This is totally perfect for lunch time! Nakakagutom.
True! I’m actually craving for this right now.
nom nom!! mouth watering!
Love these foods,they are looking great,love their recipes too.
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Love Indian food!! Thanks for sharing this dish’s recipe 🙂
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Very good recipe with butter, and the sauce’s so delicious.
Wow! Thanks for sharing this recipe! It looks really delicious! Gotta share this to mom! 🙂
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The Indian Butter Chicken looks like it’s delicious and rich in taste.