Kashmiri Chili Butter Chicken (Light)

Recipe Snapshot

Kashmiri Chili Butter Chicken (Light) uses Kashmiri Chili to build expressive flavor with repeatable technique.

• Total time: 60 minutes
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Why this spice matters: Kashmiri chili gives vibrant color and gentle warmth without aggressive heat.
• Pairing suggestion: Basmati rice and cucumber salad

Ingredients

• 700g chicken thigh pieces
• 2 tablespoons Kashmiri chili powder
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 0.75 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
• 2 tablespoons butter

Method

1. Marinate chicken with yogurt, chili, and aromatics.
2. Sear chicken for light color.
3. Simmer tomato base and fold in chicken.
4. Finish with butter and taste-adjust for balance.

Chef Notes

Taste at each stage and protect aromatic spices from excessive heat. If the flavor feels flat, add a tiny finishing pinch of fresh spice just before serving.