Butter Chicken

Mild, creamy tomato curry loved by kids and adults.

Ingredients

• 600 g chicken, cubed
• 125 ml plain yoghurt
• 2 tsp garam masala or curry powder
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 thumb ginger
• 1 tin (410 g) tomatoes, blended
• 50 g butter
• 125 ml cream
• 1 tsp sugar

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Method

1. Marinate the chicken in yoghurt and half the spice for 30 minutes, then sear until browned.
2. Fry the onion, garlic and ginger in butter, then add the remaining spice and the tomatoes.
3. Simmer 10 minutes, then blend smooth if you like.
4. Add the chicken, cream and sugar and simmer 10 minutes. Serve with rice or naan.

Cheaper swaps & tips

• Use evaporated milk, or milk plus extra butter, instead of cream.

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