Butter Chicken – History, Best Places to Eat & Homemade Recipe
🍗 What is Butter Chicken?
Butter Chicken, also called Murgh Makhani, is a rich North Indian dish made with:
- Grilled or roasted chicken
- Tomato-based buttery gravy
- Cream and aromatic spices
📜 History of Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken originated in Delhi in the 1950s at Moti Mahal Restaurant.
Leftover tandoori chicken was mixed with tomato gravy, butter, and cream — creating a dish that later became world-famous.
📍 Where Butter Chicken is Famous
- Delhi – Original & authentic taste
- Punjab – Rich and spicy versions
- Amritsar & Chandigarh – Dhaba-style butter chicken
Best Places to Eat
- Moti Mahal (Delhi)
- Pandara Road Restaurants
- Gulati Restaurant (Delhi)
🏠 Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe (Detailed)
🧺 Ingredients
For Chicken Marination
- 500g boneless chicken
- ½ cup curd
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
For Gravy
- 3 ripe tomatoes (pureed)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- ½ cup fresh cream
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp kasuri methi
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Cooking Process (Very Detailed)
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
- Mix curd, spices, salt, and ginger-garlic paste
- Add chicken pieces and coat well
- Cover and refrigerate for minimum 1 hour (overnight preferred)
Step 2: Cook the Chicken
- Grill, pan-fry, or bake marinated chicken
- Cook until lightly charred and juicy
- Keep aside
Step 3: Prepare the Gravy
- Heat butter and oil in a pan
- Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté till aromatic
- Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates
- Add chili powder, salt, and sugar
Step 4: Combine Chicken & Gravy
- Add cooked chicken pieces to the gravy
- Simmer for 10–12 minutes on low flame
- Stir occasionally
Step 5: Final Touch
- Add fresh cream and crushed kasuri methi
- Mix gently and turn off heat
🍽 How to Serve Butter Chicken
- With naan, butter roti, or jeera rice
- Garnish with cream and coriander
⚠️ Disclaimer
This recipe is for informational and educational purposes only. Ingredients, cooking methods, and nutritional values may vary. We are not responsible for allergic reactions, dietary issues, or health conditions. Please consult a professional if you have specific dietary restrictions.