Also known as murgh makhani, butter chicken is a delectable staple of most non-vegetarians in the country. It is made using puréed tomatoes, spices and dried fenugreek leaves. Dollops of butter and fresh cream, along with a pinch of sugar, give the chicken a deep and balanced flavour. The curry is best enjoyed with butter or garlic naan (traditional Indian breads). It is said that the dish finds its origins at the Moti Mahal, Darya Ganj in Delhi. The story goes that in the 1950s, the place was already popular among Tandoori chicken lovers. The cooks at the restaurant were in a habit of recycling the left-over chicken juices by adding butter and tomato to them. Once, this sauce was tossed with pieces of Tandoori chicken. Thus, was born the decadent butter chicken that sets mouths drooling all over the world. It is creamy with thick, red tomato gravy and tastes slightly sweet. The dish almost melts in the mouth as the juice percolates into the chicken pieces making them juicy and tender. 

A host of spices and yoghurt are used to make this richly flavoured traditional mutton curry.  The gosht is cooked for a long time to ensure the flavours are well infused into the meat. The word 'bhuna' in Asian cooking means cooking the curry until it is reduced and becomes thick. This way it gets coated to the meat very easily. Served with jeera (cumin) rice, bhuna gosht makes a great option for lunch or dinner. 

To warm up on wintry days, the womenfolk of Punjab make a perfect mix of healthy and flavourful dishes. Sarson da Saag is one such dish that is made using mustard leaves, along with spinach, green chillies and spices. A generous  dollop of butter adds richness to the dish that is best served with makke di roti (Indian bread made using corn flour).

This scrumptious dish originated from Mughlai cuisine. The delicious curry of  shahi (royal) paneer (cottage cheese) is made with soft chunks of paneer that are cooked in a gravy made using tomatoes, cream and spices. It is best served with naan or tandoori roti (Indian breads) or basmati rice.