Indian Butter Chicken & Rice

Name: Indian Butter Chicken & Rice
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4 meals
Ingredients: garlic clove; pc ginger; sweet bell pepper; bnls chicken thighs; butter; salt; black pepper; garam masala paste; white vinegar; tomato purée; diced tomatoes; water; farmer's yogurt; basmati rice

Butter chicken is an experience that takes you straight to the heart of India. Tender farmer's chicken in a luxurious, spiced sauce that perfectly blends with the smoothness of butter. Paired with fluffy basmati rice and yogurt that softens the dish and adds just the right freshness.

35 min

Gluten-free

Butter Chicken:: 2 garlic clove; 1 pc ginger; 2 sweet bell pepper; 1 pkgbnls chicken thighs; 3 tbspbutter; 1.5 tspsalt; 0.5 tspblack pepper; 1 pkggaram masala paste; 1 pkgwhite vinegar; 1 pkgtomato purée; 1 pkgdiced tomatoes; 1 dlwater; 0.5 pkgfarmer's yogurt
Additional ingredients:: 1 pkgbasmati rice; 0.5 pkgfarmer's yogurt

Tip

Add the garam masala paste gradually, depending on how spicy and flavorful you like your dishes. Use less for a milder taste, or add more for a stronger kick.

1
Pour 600 ml of water into a large pot for the rice. Add salt and bring to a boil.
2
Peel and finely chop the garlic. Peel and grate the ginger. Wash the peppers, remove the seeds, and cut them into slices.
3
Cut the chicken into medium-sized pieces.
4
Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
5
In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chicken and sauté for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Add the garlic, ginger, and bell peppers to the pan. Sauté over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, until the vegetables soften.
7
Season with salt, pepper, add garam masala paste, white vinegar, and tomato paste. Cook over medium heat for another 3–4 minutes to blend the flavors.
8
Add the crushed tomatoes, rinse the package with water, and add it to the mixture. Bring to a boil and then reduce to low heat and simmer for 8–10 minutes.
9
Stir half of the yogurt into the chicken mixture.
10
Serve butter chicken with rice and add a spoonful of yogurt to enhance the flavor.