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Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

Prep 20 min Cook 40 min Total 1 hr Servings 4

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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About this recipe

I only post recipes that I have tried and verified and are good to my taste — all taste may vary.

Crush dried fenugreek between your palms; it gives butter chicken its signature restaurant aroma.

Ingredients

  • Marinade

Method

  1. 01

    Marinate chicken 1–12 hours. Broil or sear until charred in spots, 8 minutes.

  2. 02

    Melt butter, cook onion 8 minutes, add ginger, garlic and spices 1 minute.

  3. 03

    Add tomato purée and simmer 15 minutes; blend smooth.

  4. 04

    Add cream, fenugreek, sugar and chicken; simmer 10 minutes. Season and serve with rice or naan.

Notes & swaps

  • Crush dried fenugreek between your palms; it gives butter chicken its signature restaurant aroma.