Butter Chicken Sauce
Elevate your homemade Indian cuisine with this rich and creamy Butter Chicken Sauce recipe! Perfectly balancing warm spices like garam masala, cumin, and coriander with the vibrant tang of tomato puree, this velvety sauce features a luxurious blend of heavy cream, honey, and aromatic fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi). Sautéed onions, garlic, and ginger create a flavorful base, while the finishing touch of fresh cilantro adds a burst of brightness. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal for creating restaurant-quality butter chicken at home or pairing with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or soft naan bread. A true crowd-pleaser brimming with authentic Indian flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Onion
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Ginger
- 2 cups Tomato puree
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook until fragrant, roughly 1-2 minutes.
Add the tomato puree, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, red chili powder, and salt. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly until fully integrated and the sauce reaches a creamy consistency.
Add honey and crushed fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi), stir well, and let the sauce simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
Use this sauce as a base for butter chicken or enjoy with grilled meats, vegetables, or naan.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.1 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.3 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 534 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 610 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
