Butter chicken

India · South Asia

Short description: This restaurant classic pairs smoky chicken with a smooth tomato-butter gravy that is mild, rich, and spoonable.
Ingredients: Chicken in a tomato, butter, cream, yogurt, garam masala, fenugreek, ginger, and garlic sauce.
Cultural note: It grew from a kitchen solution for keeping cooked tandoor chicken moist, then became a global curry-house standard.
Common misconception: It is not just chicken in any orange sauce; butter, cream, tomato, and fenugreek create the signature balance.

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