Best Butter Chicken in Calgary

About Our Butter Chicken

Butter chicken, or murgh makhani, is the benchmark every North Indian kitchen is measured by. At Tamarind East Indian Restaurant in Panorama Hills we start a day ahead, marinating chicken in yogurt, ginger, garlic and garam masala before it is roasted in the tandoor. That smoke is what separates a real butter chicken from a sweet tomato sauce.

The makhani gravy is simmered slowly from fresh tomatoes, cashew and whole spice, then mounted with butter and cream and finished with hand-crushed fenugreek leaves. The result is the rich, restaurant-quality curry that has made us a destination for butter chicken across Northwest Calgary.

What Makes Our Butter Chicken Special

• Chicken marinated overnight in yogurt, ginger and garam masala
• Roasted in a clay tandoor for authentic smoky depth
• Makhani gravy simmered fresh daily from tomatoes and cashew
• Finished with butter, cream and hand-crushed kasuri methi
• Mild, family-friendly heat that suits first-time diners

How to Enjoy Butter Chicken at Tamarind

Perfect Pairings

Order it with garlic naan to mop up the gravy, or with fragrant basmati rice for a lighter plate. A mango lassi on the side cools the palate and rounds out the meal.

Spice Level & Dietary Notes

Mild by default and made without added nuts on request. Ask our team about gluten-friendly options – the curry pairs well with rice when you are avoiding wheat breads.