Add the For the marinade: In a large bowl, mix together the marinade ingredients. Butter chicken originated from using leftover dry tandoori chicken and giving it moisture with a creamy spiced tomato sauce — plus some butter, and we have butter chicken. Whisk the spice mixture into the yogurt in a large bowl. Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the tandoori masala and toast, stirring often, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
2020 butter chicken tikka masala