Now that they’ve had a break they are happy to eat it again and this time it was super-delicious. I’ve created many versions of this recipe and I was never totally satisfied so I’m constantly tweaking my recipe until I know it’s perfect. I’m hoping this is my final tweak as this recipe couldn’t be more perfect. I must have tried making a hundred different versions, just kidding…well not exactly a hundred but enough to make me crazy. I’ve cooked this chicken dish for all my family and friends and everyone loves it and I’m also sure everyone’s had a different version of this recipe.
Cooking the Butter Chicken
This Butter Chicken is a really simple dish to prepare and even the most novice cook can make this dish with ease. Especially if you have all the right ingredients. As I always say freshly roasted and ground spices are the best so if you do have the time it will be worth it. Tomato puree or passata has become my new best friend in the kitchen. I love it and it is the most convenient thing to have in my pantry. You can find different brands in almost all major supermarkets. Although this recipe is so easy it doesn’t compromise on flavor. I prefer to marinate my chicken for 30 minutes but if you short on time you can skip this step.
Spices
As I mention in all my Indian dishes freshly ground spices are the best. It takes a little more effort but adds so much aroma to your curries. If you purchase spices rather the seeds than the ground spices. All you need to do is clean it, roast it in a pan, allow it to cool and pop it into a coffee grinder. I store my extra ground spice in an airtight glass bottle for up to 2 weeks and it’s perfectly fine.
How to serve Butter Chicken
You can serve your Butter Chicken with Naan Bread or Rice. If you are South African there’s always the option of Roti. However you choose to serve it the taste is still the same, delicious.
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