Bhuna Butter Chicken

This recipe is a Spice Pots invention - you won't find a Bhuna Butter Chicken in India!  I used to make a version of this recipe but have now adapted it to use with the Bhuna blend, although it will work really well with our other spice mixes too. This is a good recipe if you are entertaining - start it the day before then it's very easy to put together on the day of the party!

1. Mix together the ginger, garlic, yoghurt, Spice Pot spices, tomatoes and salt.  Add the chicken and coat thoroughly.  Cover and marinate, overnight or for at least 2 hours.
2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion until soft and browning.  Add the chicken mixture and fry on a high heat for 2 minutes (I used to leave out this step and it still works fine). Mix in the coriander and cream and tip into a shallow baking dish.
3. Bake for 1 hour at 180 C.  If the top is browning too quickly, cover with tinfoil.  If not browned enough, put under the grill for a couple of minutes at the end of cooking time. Leave to rest for 10 minutes before serving.  

Serve with rice and pieces of roti or naan.

Notes on Butter Chicken
Butter chicken, or Murgh Makhni is a Mogul dish that has many versions.  The butter in the title refers to ghee, a type of clarified butter.   

Love a Bhuna curry?  Try our easy Chicken Bhuna recipe or Lamb Bhuna.