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Smoked Butter Chicken — Inspired by Indian Room

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  • Brief Description

    A rich, creamy and aromatic chicken curry simmered in tomato-butter sauce, finished with smoky notes — the “Smoked Butter Chicken” gives you all the comfort of traditional North Indian butter chicken with a sophisticated, smoky depth. Ideal for pairing with naan or steamed rice, this dish works for a cozy dinner or a festive meal alike.

  • Main Ingredient

    500 g boneless chicken (thigh or breast), cut into bite-sized pieces 2 tbsp butter (or ghee) 2 tbsp cooking oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2–3 garlic cloves, minced 1 inch ginger, grated 1 cup tomato puree (or crushed tomatoes) ½ cup fresh cream / heavy cream (or coconut cream for richer version) 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander ½ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste) Salt, to taste Fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped — for garnish

  • Category:  Main Dish

  • Cuisine:  Indian

  • Prep Time:  20 min(s)

  • Cook Time:  30 min(s)

  • Recipe Type:  Public

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  • Posted By:  Richa Chawla

  • Posted On:  Dec 08, 2025

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Directions:

1. Marinate chicken (optional)
Mix chicken with salt, chilli, turmeric; rest 20 mins.

2. Sauté aromatics
Heat oil + butter → add onions → golden → add ginger-garlic.

3. Cook tomato base
Add tomato puree → cook until oil separates → add all spices.

4. Add chicken
Mix well → cover → cook 10–12 min.

5. Add cream & smoke
Stir cream → simmer.
Heat charcoal → keep in a small bowl inside curry → add ghee → cover 2 minutes.

6. Serve
Garnish with coriander → pair with naan or rice.

Hyperlinks:

https://www.indianroom.com.au/

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