There is no doubt that butter chicken holds a unique place in Indian gastronomic heritage. On Indian restaurant menus around the world this is one of the most popular dishes. It is a straightforward curry, unlike those that are more elaborate. Even though butter chicken does not have complex spices or elaborate cooking methods, it has an irresistible taste!

In the tandoor or open flame, the marinated chicken is cooked in a variety of spices. A buttery sauce infused with aromatic spices, tangy tomato puree, and creamy cashews is prepared to submerge the cooked chicken. The exotic spices used in this gravy are Kashmiri red chili, green cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and a few green chilies and onions that is absolutely optional. To temper the sharpness of the tomatoes, a touch of sugar is added to the gravy. In order to make the gravy rich and velvety, add a generous spoonful of cream and butter along with roasted Kasoori methi which gives it a distinctive flavor.

The velvety gravy will send you into a food coma if you dig into it along with butter naan. We recommend visiting an Indian restaurant near you to satisfy your taste buds.

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