Butter Chicken Gravy
Butter chicken is a popular Indian dish made with succulent pieces of chicken simmered in a creamy tomato-based sauce. This recipe is rich, flavorful, and perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress your guests. It is a good source of protein, but people with a dairy allergy should avoid this dish.
Allergen Information: Contains Dairy
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Energy
191 kcal
Protein
17 g
Carbs
10 g
Fat
10 g
Fiber
2 g
Ingredients
Boneless, skinless Chicken Breast
250 gms (250g)
Low fat Yogurt
0.5 cup (150g)
Ginger Paste
1 tsp (5g)
Garlic paste
1 tsp (5g)
Turmeric powder
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Red chilli Powder
0.5 tsp (2.5g)
Garam Masala
0.5 tsp (1.5g)
Coriander Powder
0.5 tbsp (3g)
Common Salt
0.5 tsp (3g)
White Butter
1 tbsp (15g)
Red Onion
0.5 cup, chopped (40g)
Clove Garlic, Chopped
1 tsp (3g)
Ginger, fresh
0.5 tsp grated (5g)
Chopped Green Chilli
1 tsp (2g)
Tomato Puree (homemade)
1 cup (250g)
Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)
1 tbsp (5g)
Instructions
Preparation
Preparation of Tomato Puree Homemade:
Wash the tomatoes and cut them into quarters.
In a grinder, add the tomatoes and water.
Grind the tomatoes until you achieve a smooth puree.
Use the puree.
Cooking Steps
In a bowl, marinate the chicken pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and let it sit for 30 minutes.
Dry roast chicken pieces either in oven or in air fryer (optionally you can cook on a skillet).
Heat butter in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
Add chopped garlic, grated ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the raw smell goes away.
Add tomato puree and stir well. Let it cook for 5-7 minutes until the oil separates from the mixture.
Add roasted chicken and mix well. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook on low flame for 10-12 minutes over medium heat until the chicken is cooked through.
Add low fat yogurt and stir well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the gravy thickens.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Community Reviews & Results
Aaliyah Pillai
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and I am genuinely impressed by how tasty this Butter Chicken Gravy was. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Simran Masurkar
"Making this regularly for dinner, and the experience has been outstanding. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Giving this five stars for ease of prep and fantastic taste!"
Pooja Mani Joshi
"Made this for lunch on Tuesday, and Butter Chicken Gravy has quickly become a household favorite. It requires minimal preparation time, which is ideal for a fast-paced routine. Will definitely keep this in my regular rotation."
Monika Kaur Mahajan
"Decided to cook this yesterday evening, and this health-focused Butter Chicken Gravy blew me away with its authentic flavor. Even my family couldn't tell this was a clean, diet-friendly dish! Will be making this again very soon."