{"id":507,"date":"2014-05-18T21:49:44","date_gmt":"2014-05-18T21:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/durban\/?p=507"},"modified":"2026-09-28T16:33:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T16:33:00","slug":"butter-chicken-recipe-by-the-oyster-box","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/durban\/butter-chicken-recipe-by-the-oyster-box\/","title":{"rendered":"Butter Chicken Recipe by The Oyster Box"},"content":{"rendered":"

Executive Chef at The Oyster Box, Kevin Joseph recently shared his recipe for the perfect Butter Chicken. which is also available daily at The Ocean Terrace<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Their incredible Curry Buffet boasts delicious meat, fish and vegetarian dishes, accompanied by fresh, homemade chutney, sambals and freshly baked Naan breads, Roti and Papadums. Tandoori Chicken prepared in their authentic Tandoori oven.\u00a0 The buffet is available daily for lunch and dinner.<\/p>\n

Price:\u00a0R290.00 per person<\/p>\n

\"Butter<\/a><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n
    \n
  • 1kg cubed chicken breast fillets<\/li>\n
  • 50g garlic paste<\/li>\n
  • 20g ginger paste<\/li>\n
  • 100g butter<\/li>\n
  • 30g paprika<\/li>\n
  • 20g cumin powder<\/li>\n
  • 200ml fresh cream<\/li>\n
  • 30g garam masala<\/li>\n
  • 100ml natural yoghurt<\/li>\n
  • 50ml pureed tomato<\/li>\n
  • 100g onion paste<\/li>\n
  • 40g mixed masala<\/li>\n
  • 20g dhania powder<\/li>\n
  • 50g chopped masala<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Method<\/h3>\n

    1. Melt the butter; add onion, ginger, garlic, paprika, cumin powder, garam masala, dhania powder and the mixed masala. Cook until fragrant.<\/p>\n

    2. Add the chicken and yoghurt and cook for a further 4 minutes.<\/p>\n

    3. Add the tomato puree and cook for 8 minutes.<\/p>\n

    4. Add cream and reduce to a sauce consistency.<\/p>\n

    5. Season with salt and add clarified butter to finish the dish.<\/p>\n

    Directions to The Oyster Box<\/strong>
    \n2 Lighthouse Rd
    \nUmhlanga
    \n031 514 5000<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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