Creamy Butternut Squash Butter Chicken
A delightful dish that combines spices and butternut squash into a creamy butter chicken, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces Maximize flavor by using thighs instead of breasts.
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For sautéing.
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped Creates a sweet base as it cooks.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced For flavor.
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger Adds aromatic kick.
- 1 cup butternut squash puree Gives creaminess and sweetness.
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk For rich texture.
- 0.5 cup tomato puree Enhances the sauce's depth.
- 2 tablespoons butter For richness.
Spices
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder Adjust for spice preference.
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh cilantro leaves For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add finely chopped onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Introduce minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken pieces to the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle in garam masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powder, stirring for 1-2 minutes.
Cooking
- Reduce heat to low and add butternut squash puree, coconut milk, and tomato puree, stirring gently.
- Let it simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In the last few minutes, add butter and stir until melted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, marinate chicken in yogurt mixed with spices before cooking. Adjust chili powder for spice preference.