Butter Chicken Pandara Road

Description

Butter Chicken Pandara Road

Savor the renowned Butter Chicken Pandara Road, a classic Delhi dish that features juicy tandoori chicken submerged in a silky, buttery tomato-cream sauce that is delicately balanced and intensely scented. In a warm, elegant café environment ideal for decadent nights, tender, smokey meat meets silky smooth sauce with a little tang—pure premium comfort, echoing the classic beauty of Pandara Road’s culinary legacy.

Key Ingredients

• Boneless chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric, ripe tomatoes, butter, fresh cream, cashews, onions, garlic, ginger, Kashmiri red chili powder, fenugreek leaves, honey, coriander leaves, salt

Quick-Made Recipe

1. Marinate boneless chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, red chili, turmeric, and salt for 1-2 hours, then grill or tandoor-roast until charred and juicy.
2. Boil and puree ripe tomatoes with soaked cashews, onions, garlic, and ginger for a smooth, creamy base; strain if desired.
3. Melt butter in a pan, add the tomato puree, Kashmiri chili powder, and simmer until oil separates, then stir in honey and crushed fenugreek leaves for depth.
4. Add grilled chicken pieces and fresh cream; gently simmer to infuse flavors without curdling.
5. Finish with a pat of butter, garnish with coriander leaves, and serve hot.

Inspired by Delhi’s legendary Gulati and Havemore legacies—known for their rich, creamy gravies without overpowering spices or nuts in some versions—we at Avayacafe are pleased to offer Butter Chicken Pandara Road, which focuses on tart tomatoes, butter, and cream for that genuine tangy richness. Using the best ingredients for a velvety texture and well-balanced sweetness that is both nostalgic and sophisticated, our chefs recreate this popular dish with premium tandoori chicken and slow-simmered makhani sauce. Celebrating Avayacafe’s enthusiasm for classic Indian flavors raised to café excellence, this dish is a real non-vegetarian masterpiece that is best served with butter naan or rice in our warm, elegant setting.