Best 3 Indian Butter Chicken Without The Butter Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Indian butter chicken, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. This dish is a delightful indulgence, offering a harmonious blend of spices, creamy tomato sauce, and tender chicken that will tantalize your senses. Our recipe provides a healthier version of this classic dish, eliminating the excessive butter while maintaining its rich and creamy texture. Additionally, we offer variations for those seeking a vegan or gluten-free alternative, ensuring that everyone can savor this culinary masterpiece. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets behind this beloved Indian dish, exploring its history, cultural significance, and the diverse influences that have shaped its unique flavor profile.

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INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN (WITHOUT THE BUTTER)



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Amazing flavour and the butter is not missed at all. Quite easy dish, don't let the long list of ingredients scare you off, it goes fast once you are at it, bring out all the spices in one go.Serve with rice and pappadums

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

500 g chicken breasts (or chicken thighs or a mix of both)
1 onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted cashews
1/2 cup plain 1% yogurt
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 piece gingerroot, fresh (walnut size)
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (if you want a thicker sauce, can be omitted)
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon clove
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter (for browning of chicken)

Steps:

  • Can be made on stove top or in oven (if using oven preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Chop chicken pieces into bite size pieces or slightly larger, according to preference.
  • In a large bowl mix chicken with onion, oil, cumin, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  • To make the sauce, combine all ingredients from the cashews up to and including black pepper. Process until pureed using a blender, hand blender or a food processor.
  • Melt butter in large heatproof (if cooking in oven) casserole pot.
  • Brown chicken and onions turning to brown all sides well.
  • Add cashew sauce to pot.
  • Cover tightly and bake in oven (or cook on stovetop) for 40 minute.

BAL'S NO-BUTTER CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
1 small red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon red chile flakes
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into cubes
1/4 cup low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup water
Serving suggestion: Serve with roti or rice.

Steps:

  • Put a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. When it starts to get hot, add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook for 4 minutes, or until the onion is golden. Add the tomato paste, brown sugar, cumin seeds, garam masala, red chile flakes, turmeric, and salt and cook for 2 minutes. Add the chicken cubes and stir well to coat. Add the yogurt and water and cook, stirring until the chicken is done, about 8 minutes. Serve the chicken with roti or rice.

MAKHANI CHICKEN (INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN)



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This fragrant, spicy Indian butter chicken recipe is from the owner of the India Cuisine restaurant in Seattle, Washington. Serve with hot Indian bread.

Provided by RKOZEL

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 5h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 ¾ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt to taste
1 cup yogurt
salt to taste
2 tablespoons garlic paste
½ tablespoon garam masala
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons ginger paste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped green chile pepper
2 cups tomato puree
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt to taste
1 cup water
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • To Marinate: Place chicken in a nonporous glass dish or bowl with lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chili powder and salt. Toss to coat; cover dish and refrigerate to marinate for 1 hour.
  • Drain yogurt in a cloth for 15 to 20 minutes. Place in a medium bowl; mix in salt, garlic paste, garam masala, butter, chili powder, ginger paste, lemon juice and oil. Pour yogurt mixture over chicken, replace cover and refrigerate to marinate for another 3 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place chicken on skewers. Place skewers in a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until almost cooked through.
  • To Make Sauce: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garam masala. When masala begins to crackle, mix in ginger paste, chopped garlic and green chile peppers. Saute until tender, then stir in tomato puree, chili powder, salt and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring in honey and fenugreek.
  • Place chicken in sauce mixture. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Stir in fresh cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 148.9 mg, Fat 28.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 35.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 666.4 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality yogurt. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the sauce.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spices to your taste. If you like it spicy, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper. If you prefer it milder, reduce the amount of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • Be patient when simmering the sauce. This will allow the flavors to develop and deepen.
  • Serve the chicken with basmati rice or naan bread.
  • Garnish the dish with cilantro or chopped almonds for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This Indian Butter Chicken recipe without the butter is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this classic dish. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are craving Indian food, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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