Butter Chicken is one of my favourite dishes. So, I decided to develop a healthier recipe so that I could enjoy it more nights of the week. Every now and again I do like to enjoy the real thing. If you live in Sydney, Nilgiris does a fantastic butter chicken that I would recommend.

For my homemade butter chicken I substitute the butter, cream and naan for other, leaner flavours.

For one serving:

• 150g chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup Greek yoghurt (or plain dairy free yoghurt).
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• Handful of slivered Almonds
• Squeeze of lemon juice
• 1/2 white onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil (you can try other oils if you like, but I find that olive oil gives the best flavour)
• Couple of sprigs of coriander, chopped finely
• Sprinkle of salt and garlic powder
• 3/4 tbsp of Garam Masala for more authentic flavour
• Vegetable stock or water, to add if the paste becomes too thick

After mixing everything except the chicken thighs and yoghurt together in a bowl, chop the chicken thighs into small pieces and mix them in with the paste you just made. Then fry the bowl contents on medium-high heat, and once the mix is done stir through the Greek yoghurt.

It’s as easy as that!

I usually serve this with some falafels or brown rice for a nutritious source of healthy carbs!

xx