Butter Chicken Curry and Chapati

A flavorful Saturday night feast featuring marinated grilled chicken simmered in a creamy spiced tomato sauce with handmade chapatis.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 741.2 kcals 2964.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 50.3 grams 201.2 grams
Fat 39.7 grams 158.8 grams
Protein 45.6 grams 182.4 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
75
g
Butter
chilled
25
g
Butter
melted for brushing
Fruits
2
pieces
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
250
g
Wholemeal Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
Meat
4
pieces
Chicken Breasts
boneless, skinless, cut into 2.5cm dice
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
6
cloves
Garlic
roughly chopped
50
g
Cashews
roughly chopped
4
pods
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
Vegetables
7.5
cm
Root Ginger
roughly chopped
2
pieces
Long Green Chillies
finely sliced
400
g

Steps

  • Purée chilli powder, cumin, garam masala, coriander, three garlic cloves, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and cashews in a food processor.
  • Add half the lemon juice and blitz until smooth, then stir in the yoghurt.
  • Coat chicken breasts in the marinade and chill for one hour.
  • Preheat the grill to its highest setting.
  • Grill the marinated chicken on foil for 12 to 15 minutes until browned and cooked.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan and stir-fry the cinnamon stick and cardamom pods for one minute.
  • Add the remaining garlic, chillies, and tomatoes and simmer for four to five minutes.
  • Add grilled chicken to the sauce and cook for five more minutes.
  • Whisk in chilled butter followed by cream and simmer for two minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
  • Combine flour and 250ml cold water and knead into a soft dough.
  • Divide dough into four balls and roll each into a disc 2mm to 3mm thick.
  • Cook chapatis in a very hot non-stick pan for 20 seconds per side until charred.
  • Brush cooked chapatis with melted butter and serve with the chicken.