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James Martin’s Butter Chicken + Video

Watch a video of James Martin making this curry

Watch James Martin make a Butter Chicken curry with Shemin’s Curry Paste to create “A curry to beat any takeaway!” First shown on the BBC in his Home Comforts series, this recipe has gone on to please thousands of curry lovers around the UK.

Serves

4

The star of the show

Gluten free
Shemin's Mild Curry Paste
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Shemin's Mild Indian Curry Paste

Shemin’s Mild Curry Paste brings together a carefully balanced mix of spices to create a warm, aromatic curry without the heat. Made using our family recipe, it’s perfect for mild, comforting dishes that are full of flavour and easy to enjoy any day of the week. A simple way to cook delicious, family-friendly curries at home.
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Ingredients

How to make James Martin’s Butter Chicken + Video

  1. Put the desiccated coconut in a pan and toast it dry until golden-brown. Remove from the pan and set aside
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until just softened
  3. Add Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste with a splash of water and stir-fry for a further minute
  4. Add the chicken to the pan and stir well to coat in the sauce
  5. Add tomatoes and coconut milk, stir well and bring to the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes
  6. Stir in the chopped coriander, mint and lime juice, then stir in the butter and season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with desiccated coconut
  7. Serve with basmati rice and Shemin’s Indian Breads

Loved by curry enthusiast globally

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Great product and my cooking would not be same if I didn't have It. Thank you

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tik Verified curry lover

Always good 😊

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tik Verified curry lover

Super flavours - we are addicted! Particularly love the curry pastes and sauces. Mango chutney is so delicious.

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tik Verified curry lover

I have been using these curry pastes for a long time. They are so good, I'm never without them in my fridge or freezer

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tik Verified curry lover

I have been using Shemins Pastes for years. Effortless cooking with delicious results . Thank you x

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tik Verified curry lover

Live your food. Thank you for making home curries beautiful.

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tik Verified curry lover

I was disappointed that you do not sell Lime Pickle !

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tik Verified curry lover

Great as usual

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Great recipe

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tik Verified curry lover

My husband enjoys all the pickles but we have to buy Lime pickle elsewhere. Is this something that might be offered in the future.

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