Butter Chicken Vol-Au-Vents Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven and bake the vol-au-vent pastry shells according to the package instructions until golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 2.In a pan, heat oil and sauté onions until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant.
• STEP 3.Add chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink. Then, add tomato puree, garam masala, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
• STEP 4.Stir in cream and fenugreek leaves. Cook for a few more minutes until the flavors are well combined.
• STEP 5.Fill each vol-au-vent pastry shell with the butter chicken mixture and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
• STEP 6.Serve the Butter Chicken Vol-Au-Vents as a delicious appetizer or starter. They can be enjoyed hot or at room temperature.
• STEP 7.Store any leftover vol-au-vent shells and butter chicken filling separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
• STEP 8.To reheat, warm the vol-au-vent shells in the oven until crispy and heat the butter chicken filling on the stovetop until heated through.
• STEP 9.Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.

Cooking Tips

• You can make the vol-au-vent pastry shells from scratch or use store-bought ones for convenience.
• For a spicier version, add more red chili powder or chopped green chilies.
• If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of garam masala and red chili powder.
• You can substitute chicken with paneer or tofu for a vegetarian version of this dish.
• Serve the Butter Chicken Vol-Au-Vents with a side of mint chutney or yogurt dip for extra flavor.

Storage and Serving

• Store any leftover vol-au-vent shells and butter chicken filling separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To reheat, warm the vol-au-vent shells in the oven until crispy and heat the butter chicken filling on the stovetop until heated through.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.
• Serve the Butter Chicken Vol-Au-Vents as a delicious appetizer or starter. They can be enjoyed hot or at room temperature.