How To Make Butter Chicken At Home | Restaurant Style Recipe | The Bombay Chef – Varun Inamdar

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of making delicious Butter Chicken at home, inspired by Chef Varun Inamdar from Get Curried. Butter Chicken, known for its rich and creamy tomato sauce, is a beloved Indian dish that can easily be made in your kitchen. Follow these simple steps to impress your family and friends with a restaurant-style meal.

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

1. Gather the following ingredients for marinating:
   • 300 gms boneless chicken breast
   • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
   • 1 tbsp red chili powder
   • Salt to taste
2. In a bowl, combine the chicken with ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, and salt.
3. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
4. Cover and let the chicken marinate for 15-20 minutes.

Step 2: Fry the Chicken

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add the marinated chicken pieces to the pan.
3. Fry the chicken until it is cooked through and has a slight golden color.
4. Once done, transfer the chicken to a bowl and set aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Gravy

1. In the same pan, add:
   • 100 gms roughly chopped onions
   • 1 tbsp butter
2. Sauté the onions until they become soft and translucent.
3. Add the following ingredients to the pan:
   • 500 gms roughly slit tomatoes
   • 50 gms cashew nuts
   • 1 tbsp garlic paste
   • Salt to taste
   • 2 tbsp malt vinegar or 1.5 tbsp white vinegar
   • 4 tbsp sugar
   • 1/2 tsp garam masala
   • 2 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder
4. Stir the mixture well and add some water if needed.
5. Allow it to simmer for 15-20 minutes until the tomatoes break down and the mixture thickens.

Step 4: Blend the Gravy

1. Once the tomato mixture has simmered, blend it into a fine puree using a blender or an immersion blender.
2. Strain the puree back into the pan to ensure a smooth consistency, minimizing wastage.

Step 5: Final Cooking

1. Add the following ingredients to the strained gravy:
   • 5 tbsp butter
   • 3 tbsp cream
   • The fried chicken pieces
   • 1 tsp kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
2. Stir well and let it simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes.

Step 6: Serve

1. Garnish the Butter Chicken with a drizzle of cream and a sprinkle of kasoori methi.
2. Serve hot with naan, rice, or your favorite Indian bread.

Conclusion

You have successfully made restaurant-style Butter Chicken at home! This rich and flavorful dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Feel free to experiment with the spices and ingredients to make it your own. Enjoy your culinary creation, and consider pairing it with traditional sides for a complete meal.