Let’s talk about comfort food—that one dish that instantly makes you feel like you’ve just wrapped yourself in a warm, cozy blanket. For me, that dish is Butter Chicken.
My first experience with real, authentic Butter Chicken was at a tiny, family-run restaurant in Old Delhi. The walls were lined with vintage Bollywood posters, the air was thick with the aroma of sizzling spices, and the kitchen was a beautiful, chaotic symphony of bubbling curries, freshly made naan, and smoky tandoori meats.
I remember taking my first bite—tender, charred chicken bathed in a rich, velvety tomato-butter sauce—and it was life-changing. I could taste the warmth of cardamom, the earthiness of cumin, the slight kick of Kashmiri chili, and the decadent creaminess of slow-simmered butter and cream. It was unlike anything I’d ever had before.
That moment sparked my obsession with recreating the perfect Butter Chicken at home. After countless trials, spice adjustments, and cooking method experiments, I’ve finally mastered a restaurant-quality Butter Chicken that I’m beyond excited to share with you today!