- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garam masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander, paprika and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cream or coconut milk and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve over hot cooked basmati rice or naan bread.
indian food
butter chicken
tomato sauce
spicy
vegan friendly