Butter Chicken with Jeera Rice in Ninja Speedi

This restaurant-style Butter Chicken and Jeera Rice combo comes together in a single Ninja Speedi unit, delivering authentic Indian flavours without multiple pots and pans. Perfect for busy weeknights when you crave a comforting curry but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. For the richest flavour, marinate your chicken for at least 4 hours or overnight in the yoghurt-spice mixture before cooking.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Cooking Method: Ninja Speedi

Cuisine: Indian

Courses: Dinner

Difficulty: Beginner

Cooking Temp: 180 C

Servings: 4

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Butter Chicken is a beloved North Indian dish known for its rich, creamy tomato-based sauce and tender chicken pieces, perfectly complemented by fragrant jeera (cumin) rice.

This Ninja Speedi adaptation maintains the authentic flavours while considerably reducing cooking time, allowing you to prepare both the curry and rice simultaneously using the unit's dual-cooking capability.

Ingredients

Ingredients for Butter Chicken:

500 g Chicken Thighs (cut into chunks)
200 g Yoghurt
2 Tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
2 tsp Garam Masala
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
400 g Chopped Tomatoes (or passata)
200 ml Double Cream
100 g Butter
1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
Salt (to taste)

Ingredients for Jeera Rice:

300 g Basmati Rice (rinsed)
600 ml Water
2 Tbsp Ghee
2 tsp Cumin Seeds
2 Bay Leaves
Salt (to taste)

Instructions

Marinade:

1
Mix chicken with yoghurt, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder, and salt
2
Marinate for 15 minutes

Rice (Cook separately in saucepan):

3
Heat ghee in saucepan
4
Add cumin seeds and bay leaves, sauté until fragrant
5
Add rice, water and salt
6
Cook until done (around 12-15 mins)

Butter Chicken:

7
In the bottom pot add finely chopped tomatoes, butter and cream, stir to combine
8
Season with salt
9
Place crisping tray with chicken in Speedi
10
Cook on Speedi Meals function at 180°C for 15 minutes
11
Once chicken is cooked, combine with prepared sauce
12
Serve with jeera rice

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 743.43kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47.67g74%
Saturated Fat 29.48g148%
Trans Fat 0.62g
Cholesterol 133.81mg45%
Sodium 1078.45mg45%
Potassium 527.12mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 70.41g24%
Dietary Fiber 3.03g13%
Sugars 6.68g
Protein 10.15g21%

Vitamin A 499.23 IU
Vitamin C 15 mg
Calcium 158.67 mg
Iron 5.03 mg
Vitamin D 0.85 IU
Vitamin E 2.2 IU
Vitamin K 12.86 mcg
Thiamin 0.5 mg
Riboflavin 0.24 mg
Niacin 4.02 mg
Vitamin B6 0.26 mg
Folate 28.92 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.31 mcg
Phosphorus 205.49 mg
Magnesium 50.68 mg
Zinc 1.59 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Extra Tips: For best results, marinate chicken for up to 4 hours in advance.

Stir the butter chicken sauce halfway through cooking if possible.

Let the rice rest for 5 minutes after cooking before fluffing with a fork.

If sauce is too thick, add warm water or cream to achieve desired consistency.

Garnish with fresh coriander and a drizzle of cream before serving.

Quick Weeknight Comfort Food

This rich and satisfying meal may seem complex, but it's perfectly suited for busy weeknights when you need a comforting dinner without hours of kitchen prep.

You'll find that most of the work happens while the dish cooks, giving you time to help with homework or take care of other evening tasks. The Ninja Speedi's pressure cooking function helps tenderise the chicken quickly, while the rice cooker feature guarantees perfectly cooked jeera rice every time.

While traditional butter chicken might take hours to develop its signature flavours, this streamlined version delivers the same comforting warmth in about 45 minutes.

You can even prep some components ahead of time - marinate the chicken overnight and measure out your spices in advance. The aromatic combination of jeera (cumin) rice and creamy butter chicken sauce will fill your kitchen with inviting aromas, making everyone enthusiastic for dinner time.

Don't be surprised if this becomes your go-to meal for those days when you're craving something special but don't want to spend forever in the kitchen. It's the perfect balance of convenience and comfort.

Conclusion

You'll love how the Ninja Speedi transforms this classic Indian dish into a weeknight winner. By combining the rich, creamy butter chicken with perfectly spiced jeera rice in one cooking cycle, you're getting restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. Whether you're new to Indian cooking or a seasoned pro, this modern take on a Delhi favourite lets you create authentic flavours while saving precious time.

Read it online: https://easyrecipes.pro/recipe/butter-chicken-with-jeera-rice-in-ninja-speedi/

Nick Jolliffe

Home Cook, Foodie, and Recipe Tinkerer

Nick Jolliffe is a self-proclaimed food enthusiast who loves nothing more than experimenting with new flavours and ingredients at home. With a passion for cooking that borders on obsession, Nick is always on the lookout for inspiration to create delicious, mouth-watering dishes to share with friends and family. When he's not busy scouring cookbooks or browsing food blogs, you can find him whipping up a storm in his kitchen, always eager to try out new recipes and techniques.