๐Ÿ˜ โ€œOne spoon of this creamy Butter Chicken and youโ€™re instantly in a five-star restaurant.โ€๐Ÿ—

๐Ÿ— Creamy Butter Chicken โ€” tender, juicy chicken cooked in a rich tomato-butter gravy, perfectly spiced and finished with fresh cream. Smooth, mildly sweet, and irresistibly delicious, this classic dish brings restaurant-style comfort to every bite. ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿงˆ๐Ÿ…

Sonakshi Goswami

12/20/20251 min read

๐Ÿ— Creamy Butter Chicken Recipe

Starting Line (Hook):
โœจ When tender chicken meets a silky tomato-butter gravy enriched with cream and aromatic spices, you get the timeless magic of Creamy Butter Chickenโ€”rich, comforting, and absolutely irresistible.

๐Ÿ“ Ingredients

  • 500 g boneless chicken

  • ยฝ cup fresh curd

  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

  • 1 tsp PIKS Red Chilli Powder

  • ยฝ tsp PIKS Turmeric Powder

  • 1 tsp PIKS Garam Masala

  • Salt to taste

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • 1 tbsp oil

  • 2 green cardamom

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 cup tomato puree

  • 2 tbsp cashew paste

  • ยฝ cup fresh cream

  • 1 tsp sugar (optional)

  • 1 tsp PIKS kasuri methi (crushed)

๐Ÿณ Method

1๏ธโƒฃ Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix curd, ginger-garlic paste, PIKS Red Chilli Powder, PIKS Turmeric Powder, PIKS Garam Masala, and salt. Add chicken, coat well, and marinate for 30 minutes.

2๏ธโƒฃ Cook the Chicken
Heat oil in a pan and cook the marinated chicken until lightly charred and juicy. Remove and keep aside.

3๏ธโƒฃ Prepare the Gravy
In the same pan, add butter, cardamom, and bay leaf. Add ginger-garlic paste and sautรฉ briefly. Pour in tomato puree and cook until thick, glossy, and aromatic. Add cashew paste and mix well.

4๏ธโƒฃ Make It Creamy
Lower the flame and add fresh cream and sugar. Stir gently until the gravy turns silky smooth.

5๏ธโƒฃ Final Touch
Add cooked chicken and crushed kasuri methi. Simmer for 5 minutes. Finish with a butter swirl and extra cream.

๐ŸŒŸ Additional Tips (PIKS Kitchen Secrets)

  • ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ PIKS Red Chilli Powder gives vibrant colour without overpowering heat.

  • ๐Ÿงˆ Add butter in stages for deeper flavour and shine.

  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Always add cream on low flame to keep the gravy smooth.

  • ๐Ÿ… Cook tomato puree properly to remove sourness.

  • ๐ŸŒฟ Crush kasuri methi before adding for maximum aroma.

  • ๐Ÿ— For smoky taste, lightly grill chicken before adding to gravy.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Serve Hot

Serve with naan, butter roti, or jeera rice and enjoy PIKS-style Creamy Butter Chickenโ€”because PIKS kare taste ko fix ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿงˆ๐Ÿ›

Thankyou.๐Ÿฅฐ