Butter chicken

Our low calorie, slow cooker butter chicken recipe is one of the best you will try! You will love how easy it is to make in the comfort of your own home and nothing beats sitting down to a great curry to finish off a chaotic day.

Serves: 6

Time to make: 8 hrs 15 mins

Hands-on time: 15 mins

Total cost: $21.00 / $3.50 per serve

(at time of publication)

Ingredients

More weights & measures

1 tablespoon canola oil

2 medium onions, finely diced

3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

1 tablespoon mild or hot curry powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons ground coriandercilantroX

750g boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 6-8 chunky pieces

2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes

1 cup light evaporated milk

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 tablespoon garam masala

½ cup low-fat plain yoghurt

1 tablespoon sugar

salt, to taste

Instructions

1 Set a medium to large-sized slow cooker to low. Heat oil in a large pan. Add onions and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are clear but not browned. Stir in ginger, curry powder, cumin and coriander. Cook for about 1 more minute.

2 Add chicken to pan over a moderate heat. Tip pan contents into slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes, evaporated milk, tomato paste and garam masala. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

3 Stir in yoghurt and sugar. Season with salt. Leave for another 15-20 minutes (on longer cooking the yoghurt may separate). Serve on rice with poppadums and a cucumber and tomato salad on the side.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free curry powder, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, yoghurt and cornflour (if using).

HFG tip

If sauce seems too thin, before adding garam masala, add about 1 tablespoon arrowroot, potato starch or cornflour mixed to a paste with warm water.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 272cal

Kilojoules 1140kJ

Protein 35g

Total fat 7g

–Saturated fat 2g

Carbohydrates 15g

–Sugars 15g

Dietary fibre 3g

Sodium 150mg

Calcium 230mg

Iron 5mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.