Low-FODMAP Indian butter chicken

Discover the delightful flavors of India with this recipe for Indian butter chicken with basmati rice! Not only is this dish super flavorful, it’s also easy to make and low FODMAP-friendly!

Ingredients for 4 servings:

For the Butter Chicken:

• 1 pound chicken breast, diced
• 1 tablespoon garlic oil
• 1 tablespoon ginger oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, adjust to taste)
• 1 cup lactose-free yogurt
• 1 cup FODMAP-friendly tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons liquid vegetable butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Basmati Rice:

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 cups water
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

For the Butter Chicken:

1. Heat the garlic oil and ginger oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook the spices for about a minute until fragrant.
2. Add the diced chicken to the pan and cook until no longer pink.
3. Add the lactose-free yogurt and tomato sauce to the pan. Stir well and simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Add the liquid vegetable butter to the sauce and let it melt. Season with salt and pepper.

For the Basmati Rice:

1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a saucepan, combine the rice, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until all the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked, usually about 15-20 minutes.

Serve the butter chicken over the basmati rice for a delicious, aromatic meal. Enjoy!