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Moti Mahal Butter Chicken

Also known as Creamy Butter Chicken, Delhi Famous butter Chicken · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & GraviesLow carbHigh protein

Total105 min
Prep15 min
Cook90 min
Serves4
Per serving393 cal
Spicenot spicy

Good for: Party

Moti Mahal Butter Chicken

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Moti Mahal butter chicken: curd-marinated, charred chicken thighs in slow-cooked tomato and cashew gravy with cream. Serves 4, 1 hour 45 minutes, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

24 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • SaltSalt2 tsp
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice1 tbsp
  • Chicken ThighChicken Thigh, Boneless4
  • TomatoTomato400 grams
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli4
  • GingerGinger1 inch
  • GarlicGarlic4 cloves
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil1 tbsp
  • Cashew (full)Cashew (full)40 grams
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder1 tsp
  • ButterButter1 tbsp
  • SugarSugar1 tbsp
  • Fresh CreamFresh Cream1 tbsp
  • Kasuri MethiKasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder1 tsp
  • CoalCoal1
  • Kashmiri Dry Red ChilliKashmiri Dry Red Chilli4
  • Mustard OilMustard Oil1 tbsp
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
  • Hung CurdHung Curd½ cup
  • Cumin PowderCumin Powder1 tsp
  • Chaat Masala PowderChaat Masala Powder1 tsp
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder1 tsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy393kcal1572kcal
Protein29g116g
Carbohydrate18g71g
Fat24g94g
Fibre3.5g14g
Sugar8.5g34g

Cookd masalas for chicken thigh

Method

  1. 1

    In a bowl Add the mustard oil, kashmiri red chilli powder, Ginger garlic paste, coriander powder, salt, garam masala, jeera powder,turmeric chaat masala, hung curd and lemon. Mix well and make sure there are no lumps before adding the chicken. Marinate and let sit for a minimum of 1 hour.

    Ginger Garlic PasteSaltLemon JuiceChicken ThighGaram Masala PowderCoalMustard OilKashmiri Red Chilli PowderHung CurdTurmeric PowderCumin PowderChaat Masala PowderCoriander Powder

  2. 2

    Optionally you can also place a piece of hot coal, add a little ghee and cover for 10 minutes.Heat a pan, once hot, add butter, oil and spread across. Add the chicken into the hot pan and char for 4 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from the pan, along with the butter/ oil/ juices that's left on the pan.

    TomatoGreen ChilliGingerGarlicSunflower OilCashew (full)Turmeric PowderSaltKashmiri Dry Red Chilli

  3. 3

    Add the tomatoes , ginger, garlic,green chilli, red chilli, turmeric, salt, cashews into a vessel with 1tbsp of Oil. Cook covered on low heat for 45 minutes or until the tomatoes are completely cooked. Cool it down completely and then blend into a fine paste.(You can add a tbsp of water if necessary). In a vessel over medium heat, add 1 tbsp of butter, add your paste, (optionally you can strain it to ensure there isn't any lumps/ ungrinded pieces). Cook the gravy for 10 minutes before adding sugar and garam masala. Add the chicken along with all the dripping and oil that you got while frying the chicken. Stir for 2 minutes and let it continue boiling. Add kasuri methi, cream and let it cook for another minute. Serve hot with Roti or rice and enjoy.

    ButterSugarFresh CreamKasuri Methi

Before you start

How long does Moti Mahal Butter Chicken take?
1 hour 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 1 hour 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Moti Mahal Butter Chicken serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Moti Mahal Butter Chicken vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Moti Mahal Butter Chicken spicy?
No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Moti Mahal Butter Chicken?
4 Chicken Thigh, 1 tbsp Butter, 400 grams Tomato, 40 grams Cashew (full), ½ cup Hung Curd, 4 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Moti Mahal Butter Chicken?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Moti Mahal Butter Chicken?
About 393 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

2 notes
  • B

    BirdyJanuary 2025

    please don't eat coal!

  • S

    Sahithya PrakashMay 2024

    trying it out right now! shall share a picture ♥️

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