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Onion Kulcha with Butter Chicken

Soft, pan-cooked onion kulcha paired with a rich, creamy butter chicken. A comforting weeknight Indian-inspired meal that comes together in about 40 minutes.

Total time
40 min
Servings
4
Calories
550
Protein
35g
Onion Kulcha with Butter Chicken
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large onion
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 1.5 cups tomato sauce
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp garam masala

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/2 tsp salt, and about 1/2 cup water to form a soft dough. Knead for 2 minutes, cover, and let rest while you make the chicken.

  2. 2

    Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 diced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add 1 lb cubed chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in 1.5 cups tomato sauce, 1 tsp garam masala, and 1/2 tsp salt. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in 1/2 cup cream and cook 2 more minutes.

  4. 4

    Divide the dough into 4 balls. Roll each into a 6-inch circle, press the remaining 1/2 diced onion into the top.

  5. 5

    Heat a dry skillet over medium-high. Cook each kulcha for 2-3 minutes per side until golden spots appear. Brush with remaining 1 tbsp butter.

  6. 6

    Serve the hot kulcha with the butter chicken, garnished with cilantro if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • rolling pin

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