Butter Chicken

What it costs

Estimated from German discount supermarket prices (Aldi and Lidl) in October 2026. Only the amount used is counted, not the whole pack. Prices vary by store and country.

Ingredients

• 500 g boneless chicken thighs, in chunks
• 100 g plain yogurt
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves and a thumb of ginger, grated
• 2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp mild chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, ½ tsp turmeric
• 400 g tomato passata
• 100 ml cream
• 30 g butter
• Salt
• 250 g basmati rice

Steps

1. Mix the chicken with the yogurt, half the garlic and ginger, half the spices and a pinch of salt. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Sear the chicken in a hot pan with a little butter until charred in spots. Set aside.
3. In the same pan, soften the onion in butter, then add the rest of the garlic, ginger and spices for 1 minute.
4. Add the passata and simmer for 10 minutes. Blend smooth if you like.
5. Stir in the cream, add the chicken back and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Finish with the last of the butter and serve over basmati rice.

Handy to have

• Large frying pan
• Stick blender