Best Cheap Butter Chicken Curry Recipe | Chef Joshua Weissman

Best Cheap Butter Chicken Curry Recipe | Chef Joshua Weissman

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Make rich, creamy butter chicken at home in minutes for cheap with Joshua Weissman's recipe, for even better flavor than the restaurant.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240g) full-fat yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp (15g) garam masala
  • 1 Tbsp (15g) kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1” (2.5cm) even pieces
  • 4 Tbsp (60g) vegetable oil, divided (plus extra if needed)
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2” (5cm) knob of ginger, peeled and finely diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp (8g) paprika or smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp (9g) ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp (14g) garam masala
  • 1 1/2 tsp (6g) turmeric powder, optional
  • 14 oz (397g) crushed tomatoes
  • ⅔ cup (160ml) water
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp (28g) unsalted butter
  • Steamed rice, for serving
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

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