Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/25 checked
15
servings
1 unit

Chicken breasts

shredded

0.25 cup

Hung Curd (Greek Yogurt)

1 inch

Ginger

finely chopped

4 cloves

Garlic

finely chopped

0.5 tsp

Turmeric powder (Haldi)

1.5 tsp

Coriander Powder (Dhania)

3 tsp

Red Chilli powder

1 tsp

Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)

1 tsp

Cumin powder (Jeera)

1 tsp

Garam masala powder

1 tsp

Honey

0.5 tsp

Mustard oil

0.25 cup

Homemade tomato puree

0.13 cup

Tomato Ketchup

1 tsp

Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)

2 tbsp

Mint Leaves (Pudina)

2 tbsp

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

2 tsp

Lemon juice

1 tsp

Salt

2 tbsp

Butter

0.25 cup

Hung Curd (Greek Yogurt)

0.25 cup

Green Chutney (Coriander & Mint)

15 unit

Puris

0.25 cup

Pickled onions

2 tbsp

Coriander (Dhania) Leaves

Step 1
~5 min

Wash the shredded chicken thoroughly and drain the water.

Step 2
~5 min

In a mixing bowl, combine thick curd, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, raw mango powder, cumin powder, garam masala, honey, mustard oil, tomato puree, tomato ketchup, kasuri methi, mint leaves, coriander leaves, lemon juice, and salt.

Step 3
~5 min

Mix the marination masala well.

Step 4
~5 min

Add the shredded chicken to the marination masala and let it sit for 30 minutes.

Step 5
~5 min

In a kadai, heat butter.

Step 6
~5 min

Add the marinated chicken to the kadai.

Step 7
~5 min

Cover and cook on medium flame for 20 minutes, or until done.

Step 8
~5 min

Allow the butter chicken to cool; aim for a semi-gravy consistency.

Step 9
~5 min

For the Mint Yoghurt Dip: Mix dhaniya pudina chutney in a bowl and whisk in curd.

Step 10
~5 min

To assemble the Butter Chicken Pani Puri: Place puris in a platter, lightly tap the top of each puri to make a hole.

Step 11
~5 min

Fill each puri with about half a tablespoon of the butter chicken.

Step 12
~5 min

Serve with pickled onions, drizzle mint yoghurt dip, and garnish with coriander.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of chilli powder according to your spice preference.

Garnish with sev for added crunch.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Butter chicken can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately after assembling to prevent puris from getting soggy.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Achaari Paneer Mini Bread Bowl
Macher Chop

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

India

Cultural Significance

Fusion of popular Indian dishes.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Diwali
Holi

Occasion Tags

Party
Celebration
High Tea

Popularity Score

70/100

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