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Butter Chicken

🇮🇳 A dish from India

Butter Chicken, a dish from India
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Tandoor-cooked chicken in a velvety tomato, butter and cream sauce, scented with garam masala and fenugreek.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsChicken, tomato, butter, cream, garam masala, fenugreek
🔥Cooking methodTandoor-grilled chicken simmered in a spiced tomato-cream sauce
👅Flavour & styleRich, mildly spiced, creamy and tangy
🕒When it’s eatenDinner

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Butter Chicken come from?
Butter Chicken is a dish that originated in India.
What is Butter Chicken?
Tandoor-cooked chicken in a velvety tomato, butter and cream sauce, scented with garam masala and fenugreek.