Patak
Patak's Butter Chicken Simmer Sauce
What it is
This is a pre-made sauce designed to help you create authentic Indian butter chicken at home. It contains a blend of tomatoes, cream, and spices that form the base of the classic dish. The sauce is ready to use, simplifying the process of making a flavorful curry. It offers a convenient way to enjoy a popular Indian restaurant meal without starting from scratch.
How people cook with it
This sauce is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort. It provides a foundation for a rich and creamy chicken curry.
- Chicken curry base
- Quick weeknight meal
- Sauce for vegetables
- Marinade for chicken
To prepare butter chicken, you typically start by cooking chicken pieces until browned. Then, you add the butter chicken simmer sauce to the pan. Allow the sauce to heat through and simmer with the chicken, letting the flavors meld together. You can add a splash of cream or yogurt for extra richness, and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
How it differs from similar foods
Compared to making butter chicken from scratch, this simmer sauce saves significant time and effort. It provides a pre-balanced flavor profile, eliminating the need to measure and combine numerous individual spices. The consistency is also formulated to be smooth and ready for immediate use, unlike homemade sauces that may require more reduction.
Who it is for
Home cooks looking for a convenient way to prepare Indian cuisine will find this sauce useful.
How to keep the rest
After opening, store any remaining sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should be used within a few days to maintain its freshness and flavor. Ensure the container is properly sealed to prevent spoilage and maintain the quality of the sauce for future use.