Butter chicken, or murgh makhani, is a North Indian-style curry combining cooked chicken with a smooth tomato-based gravy that commonly includes butter, aromatics, and spices.
Butter Chicken in Albuquerque, NM
Tender chicken served in a smooth tomato-butter curry with aromatic spices.
Butter chicken, also known as murgh makhani, combines cooked chicken with a smooth tomato-based curry and is one of the North Indian dishes recognized around the world. Its modern history is associated with Delhi, where tandoori chicken was combined with a buttery tomato gravy to create a dish that could keep cooked chicken tender while adding another layer of flavor. Preparation typically starts by marinating chicken with yogurt, ginger, garlic, and spices before cooking it at high heat, followed by simmering the chicken in a seasoned tomato and butter sauce. Guests searching for the best butter chicken near me in Albuquerque can pair the curry with basmati rice or garlic naan, while samosas and tandoori dishes can complete a larger meal. Kabab & Curry serves Northeast Heights and surrounding Albuquerque communities from 617 Wyoming Blvd NE, placing butter chicken and other Indian dishes conveniently along Wyoming Boulevard. Explore our Menu, Indian Restaurant, Chicken Biryani, Tandoori Chicken, Garlic Naan, and Indian Takeaway pages for complementary dishes, then Order Direct or Order Now for pickup.
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The modern dish is widely associated with Delhi and the development of restaurant cooking that combined leftover or previously cooked tandoori chicken with a tomato-and-butter gravy.
Chicken is commonly marinated in yogurt and spices and cooked before being added to a tomato-based sauce. The curry is simmered so the chicken and sauce develop a unified flavor.
Basmati rice and naan are common accompaniments because both work well with the creamy gravy. Samosas, vegetables, and tandoori dishes can also accompany the meal.
Kabab & Curry is located at 617 Wyoming Blvd NE in Albuquerque's Northeast Heights area. Check the Menu for current availability and use Order Direct or Order Now for pickup.