At Story House Early Learning, mealtimes are more than just food on a plate; they’re moments of comfort, discovery, and full tummies. Behind the scenes at our Aspen centre, our talented Chef Kulwant and Chef Gowry have been serving up nutritious, delicious meals with heart.
With a deep passion for creating child-friendly meals packed with goodness, Chef Kulwant and Gowry have perfected dishes that our little learners genuinely look forward to. Curious what’s on the menu?
Today, we’re sharing one of these family favourites straight from Chef Kulwant and Chef Gowry’s kitchen, their much-loved Butter Chicken recipe. Packed with nutrients and hidden veg, this one’s a hit at lunchtime and perfect for the whole family to recreate at home.
Chef Kulwant and Chef Gowry’s Butter Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 3cm piece ginger, peeled, finely grated
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 600g chicken thigh fillets small
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ cup Greek yoghurt
- 20g butter
- 1 brown onion, halved, thickly sliced
- 410g can tomato puree
- 1/2 cup thickened cream
- Basmati rice, to serve
- Coriander leaves, to serve
Method
- Place yoghurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, garam masala and in large bowl, Add chicken, Stir to coat.
- Heat oil and butter in a heavy-based saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Add chicken mixture to pan. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until chicken just starts to change colour. Add tomato puree and stock. Cover. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is tender and mixture has thickened slightly.
- Stir in cream and season to taste. Simmer for a further 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve with steamed rice and coriander leaves.
Whether it’s their first taste of Butter Chicken or a regular favourite, this dish is always a winner at Story House. It’s hearty, wholesome, and made with love, just how Chef Kulwant and Chef Gowry like it.
Stay tuned for more recipes and behind-the-scenes moments from our incredible team of educators, carers, and chefs.
