Healthy Butter Chicken
This healthy Butter Chicken is a lighter Indian-style curry made with tender chicken, mild spices, and a creamy yogurt-tomato base.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Mix curd, chilli powder, turmeric, garam masala, ginger-garlic paste, and salt. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat a pan with oil. Cook the marinated chicken on medium heat until the pieces turn white and lightly golden.
- Blend tomatoes and soaked cashews into a smooth paste.
- In the same pan, add butter. Pour the tomato-cashew paste and cook for 5–6 minutes until the raw smell goes away.
- Add milk and mix well. Let the gravy simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken. Mix, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes on low heat.
- Finish with crushed kasuri methi. Adjust salt and serve warm.
Notes
For a healthier version, use low-fat milk and minimal butter. Marinating helps the chicken stay tender.
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