Butter chicken (also known as murgh makhani) is a popular, mild-flavoured dish in Indian cuisine. The butter in the recipe plays the crucial role of giving the spiced tomato sauce its beautifully rich and creamy texture.
Allergens
Mustard
May contain traces of allergens
Macadamia Nuts
Cashew nuts
Pecan Nuts
Pistachio nuts
Almonds
Brazil nuts
Hazelnuts
Walnuts
Nuts
Milk
Utensils
Pot with Lid
Tags
Family Friendly
Everyday Favourites
Quick
Winter-warmers
Ingredients
North Indian Style Spice Mix
2 sachet(s)
Coriander
5 grams
Passata
1 pack(s)
Onion
1 unit(s)
Cashew Nuts
10 grams
Rice
150 grams
Diced Irish Chicken Breast
260 grams
Creme Fraiche
110 grams
Korma Curry Paste
1 sachet(s)
Butter
2 tbsp
Water
to taste
Salt
to taste
Pepper
to taste
Sugar
to taste
Oil
to taste
Preparation
1
Rinse the rice to remove excess starch. Pour 300ml cold salted water (per 2P) into a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Stir in the rice and bring to the boil.
Once boiling, lower the heat to medium and cover with the lid.
Leave to cook for 10 mins, then remove the pot from the heat.
Keep covered for another 10 mins or until ready to serve (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam).
2
Meanwhile, halve, peel and chop the onion into small pieces.
Roughly chop the coriander (stalks and all).
3
Place a large pot over medium heat with 2 tbsp butter (per 2P) and a drizzle of oil.
Once hot, fry the onion until softened, stirring occasionally, 4-5 mins.
Add the North Indian spice mix and korma paste and cook until fragrant, 1 min.
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Add the chicken to the onion and season with salt and pepper.
Fry until golden brown on the outside and cooked through, 8-10 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging. Chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
TIP: Notice a stronger smell from your chicken? Don’t worry, this is normal due to packaging used to keep it fresh. It will still taste delicious once cooked!
5
Add the passata, creme fraiche and 25ml water (per 2P).
Simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, 7-9 mins.
Season to taste with salt, pepper and sugar.
TIP: Add a splash of water if you feel the sauce needs loosening.
6
Fluff up the rice with the fork and divide between bowls.
Serve the butter chicken alongside the rice.
Garnish with a sprinkling of cashews and coriander.
