Pumpkin Butter Chicken An UNBELIEVABLY Delicious Recipe
Pumpkin Butter Chicken An unbelievably delicious recipe This easy creamy dish offers rich flavor fall comfort Try our unique twist tonight
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 6
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for vegan)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked basmati rice or naan bread, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
- Heat butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, and coriander and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the marinated chicken to the sauce and simmer until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream (or coconut cream) and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with basmati rice or naan bread.