Taste of India
Taste of India Butter Chicken Simmer Sauce
What it is
This is a pre-made sauce designed to help home cooks create authentic-tasting butter chicken. It typically contains a blend of tomatoes, cream, butter, and aromatic spices like garam masala, cumin, and coriander. The sauce is ready to be heated and combined with cooked chicken, offering a convenient shortcut to a popular Indian dish. It aims to capture the rich, creamy, and slightly tangy flavor profile characteristic of traditional butter chicken.
How people cook with it
This simmer sauce is perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal. It simplifies the process of making a beloved Indian curry.
- Quick chicken curry
- Vegetarian curry base
- Marinade for grilled chicken
- Sauce for rice bowls
To use, simply heat the sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until it is warm and bubbling. You can then add pre-cooked chicken pieces, such as pan-fried or roasted chicken breast, to the sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Alternatively, you can add raw chicken pieces and cook them directly in the sauce until thoroughly cooked through. Serve the butter chicken hot over basmati rice or with naan bread for a complete meal. It can also be used as a base for vegetable curries.
How it differs from similar foods
Unlike homemade butter chicken, this simmer sauce offers convenience and consistency. It provides a balanced spice blend and creamy texture without requiring multiple steps or specialized ingredients. It differs from other curry sauces by its specific focus on the rich, tomato-based, and buttery flavor profile unique to butter chicken.
Who it is for
Home cooks looking for a fast way to prepare a popular Indian dish.
How to keep the rest
After opening, transfer any unused sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate. It should be consumed within a few days to maintain its freshness and quality. Ensure the container is properly sealed to prevent spoilage and odor absorption.