Description
Delicious and savory Butter Chicken Rolls filled with tender chicken and a creamy tomato sauce, wrapped in soft flatbread for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 cup tomato puree or crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Flatbreads, naan, paratha, tortillas, or wraps
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with a pinch of salt, turmeric, and chili powder for 20-30 minutes.
- In a heavy skillet over medium heat, melt butter with oil. Sauté onion until soft and golden.
- Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant. Then add marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato puree, garam masala, cumin, coriander, and chili. Simmer until sauce reduces.
- Finish with cream and fenugreek leaves, simmer until sauce coats chicken. Let cool slightly.
- Warm bread, spread butter, and fill with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cilantro and fold over.
- In a skillet, cook rolls seam-side down until browned and crispy.
- Serve with yogurt raita or chutney.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute chicken with sautéed mushrooms or paneer. Adjust spice levels according to preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Butter Chicken, Rolls, Indian Cuisine, Comfort Food
