Description
Indian Butter Chicken, or Murgh Makhani, is one of the most popular Indian dishes around the world, and for good reason. It features tender pieces of chicken in a mildly spiced, rich, and creamy tomato-based sauce. The sauce gets its signature velvety texture from butter and cream. This recipe simplifies the traditional method but still delivers a deeply flavorful dish that is sure to become a family favorite. It’s a perfect introduction to Indian cooking and is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve it with basmati rice or warm naan bread to soak up every last bit of the delicious sauce.
A Taste of History
Butter Chicken was invented in the 1950s at the Moti Mahal restaurant in Delhi, India. The chef, Kundan Lal Gujral, was looking for a way to use leftover tandoori chicken. He created a rich, creamy tomato and butter sauce to rehydrate the chicken, and a culinary icon was born. Its mild, creamy flavor made it an instant hit and helped to popularize Indian cuisine globally.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 20 minutes
Ingredients & Nutrition
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