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| Creamy Butter Chicken Pasta with Indian Spices |
Butter Chicken Pasta: The Ultimate Comfort Food Fusion
Who would have thought that butter chicken and pasta could be a match made in heaven? This Butter Chicken Pasta is a delicious fusion of Indian and Italian flavors—featuring smoky, aromatic spices, tender chicken, and a luxuriously creamy sauce. It’s the perfect comfort food for those looking to explore something new!
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
500g chicken breast, cubed
1½ cups ghee
2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 cup yogurt (any type)
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp Indian orange food coloring
Salt to taste
For the Butter Chicken Pasta:
Any pasta of your choice
Ghee (for cooking)
1 tsp cardamom
1 tsp cumin seeds
3 red onions, chopped
1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
3 large tomatoes, chopped
½ cup cashews
1-2 packs (250g) Nestlé All Purpose Cream
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp fenugreek leaves (Kasuri Methi)
6 knobs butter
For Garnish:
Fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix the cubed chicken with ginger garlic paste, yogurt, ghee, salt, and spices. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or ideally overnight for deeper flavor.
2. Cook the Chicken:
Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers and grill until fully cooked. If grilling isn’t an option, bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 45 minutes or until cooked through. Set aside.
3. Prepare the Sauce:
In a pot, heat ghee and sauté the cumin seeds and cardamom. Add chopped onions, and cook until they soften and brown slightly. Stir in turmeric, garam masala, and Kashmiri chili powder and cook until fragrant.
4. Blend for a Smooth Texture:
Add chopped tomatoes and cashews to the pot, sauté until softened, then blend into a smooth puree.
5. Combine Everything:
Return the sauce to the pan and stir in Nestlé All Purpose Cream, cooked chicken, butter, and fenugreek leaves. Mix until everything is well combined.
6. Toss with Pasta & Serve:
Cook your pasta according to package instructions, then toss it into the sauce, ensuring the noodles are fully coated. Garnish with fresh cilantro, serve hot, and enjoy!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Rich & Creamy: The combination of Indian spices and Nestlé All Purpose Cream creates a silky, luxurious sauce.
✔ Flavor Explosion: Smoky, spicy, and buttery flavors blend beautifully with pasta.
✔ Comfort Food with a Twist: A unique spin on traditional butter chicken that’s both comforting and exciting!
Try this Butter Chicken Pasta today and discover a new favorite dish!