Murgh Makhani

£15≈ €17.95

Silka Borough Market · London

Charred chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with fenugreek.

Nutrition

≈ 550 kcalper portion of about 350 g

Protein22%
22%
Fat65%
65%
Carbohydrates13%
13%

Estimate for a typical portion of this dish; the venue's recipe may differ.

About the dish

Tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich, creamy tomato-based gravy with fenugreek leaves.

Cuisine: Indian

Typical ingredients

chicken
tomato
cream
butter
fenugreek

General information about this dish, not provided by the venue. Dish pictures are illustrations based on the menu description, not photos from the venue.

History of the dish

India

butter chicken — © stu_spivack · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Origin: India

Butter chicken or murgh makhani is a curry made from chicken cooked in a spiced tomato and butter-based (makhani) gravy. The gravy is known for its creamy, rich texture.

Excerpt from the Wikipedia article “Butter chicken” · version used · CC BY-SA 4.0

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