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Butter Chicken

Recipe by Fadwa on InstagramAdded 9 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A rich, creamy Indian butter chicken that blends aromatic spices with tender chicken pieces in a silky tomato‑cream sauce. The Kashmiri red chili adds gentle heat while the cream balances the flavors for a comforting dinner.

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Method

  1. Heat neutral oil or butter in a large pan over medium heat.

  2. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.

  3. Stir in the ginger paste and garlic paste and cook for 1–2 minutes, allowing the aromatics to release.

  4. Add the chicken breast cubes and brown them on all sides, roughly 5 minutes.

  5. Mix in the tomato paste and butter chicken masala, coating the chicken evenly.

  6. Add the remaining spices—coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric, garam masala, ginger powder, garlic powder, black pepper, cinnamon powder, ground cloves, ground cardamom, nutmeg, kasoori methi, salt, and Kashmiri red chili powder—and stir to combine.

  7. Pour in the heavy cream, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10–15 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked.

  8. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Tips while you cook

Watch the onions
Sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3–4 minutes, before adding ginger and garlic pastes.
Brown before simmering
Brown the chicken cubes for roughly 5 minutes.
Low‑heat finish
After stirring in the heavy cream, reduce heat to low and simmer 10–15 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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