{"product_id":"goan-cuisine-butter-chicken-masala-230g","title":"GOAN CUISINE - Butter Chicken Masala | Indian Curry Base \u0026 Marinade | 230g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild — aromatic and warming, not spicy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 230g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian made\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant-based recipe (no animal ingredients in the base); the brand lists this range as gluten free — always check the physical label\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest on:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicken thigh, sweet potato \u0026amp; lentils, paneer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe butter chicken shortcut that still tastes like you tried\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAustralia's favourite Indian curry, minus the twenty-jar spice hunt. Goan Cuisine builds their Butter Chicken Masala on rich, ripe tomato and their own garam masala blend, so you get that aromatic, velvet-smooth restaurant finish straight from the jar. It's a curry base and a marinade in one — brilliant for a fast weeknight cook, generous enough for a lazy Sunday feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe flavour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt opens sweet and savoury on ripe tomato and slow-cooked onion, then a warm garam masala backbone rolls through the middle — the kind of gentle, fragrant spice that fills the kitchen. The finish is soft and a little tangy from ginger, tamarind and vinegar, landing on that signature buttery, velvety note. Aromatic rather than fiery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to cook with it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown chicken thigh, stir the jar through, add a splash of cream or coconut milk and simmer 15–20 minutes for classic butter chicken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it fully plant-based: simmer with sweet potato, mushroom and red lentils for a genuinely excellent vegan curry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it as a marinade — coat chicken and rest a few hours, then grill or bake for a tandoori-style char.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFold a couple of spoons through cooked rice, or spoon it over baked eggs, for a fast masala hit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the jar\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep red-orange, pourable sauce with a smooth body and little flecks of spice — thick enough to cling to chicken and coat rice without watering down the pan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; Dietary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomatoes, Onions, Spices, Canola Oil (Non-GMO), Garlic, Sugar, Vinegar, Salt, Ginger, Tamarind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDietary:\u003c\/strong\u003e No animal-derived ingredients in the base, so it suits vegan and vegetarian cooks (add cream or butter only if you want the classic dairy finish). The brand lists this range as gluten free. Made in Australia. Always check the physical label for allergens and the full ingredient statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eThe Rub Smuggler's Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:10px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/8568\/2986\/files\/smuggler-inhale-aroma.png?v=1782795130\u0026amp;width=440\" alt=\"Darryl Rubb, The Rub Smuggler\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:220px;height:220px;float:right;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eThe Smuggler's take: this is the jar that makes a weeknight butter chicken taste like a backstreet in Goa. Brown your thighs so they catch a bit of colour before the sauce goes in — that's where the depth hides. Then finish the plate with a spoon of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/goan-cuisine-mango-chutney-260g\"\u003eMango Chutney\u003c\/a\u003e and a sharp little hit of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/goan-cuisine-lime-pickle-230g\"\u003eLime Pickle\u003c\/a\u003e, and you've got the full spread — no customs declaration required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"clear:both;margin-top:32px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Butter Chicken Masala gluten free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe brand lists the Goan Cuisine range as gluten free. As always, check the physical label for the current statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it vegan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe base has no animal-derived ingredients, so it suits vegan and vegetarian cooking. Add cream or butter only if you want the traditional dairy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a curry base — brown your protein, stir through the jar and simmer — or as a marinade before grilling or baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow spicy is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMild and aromatic rather than hot, so it's a crowd-pleaser for the whole table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Product\",\"name\":\"Goan Cuisine Butter Chicken Masala 230g\",\"brand\":{\"@type\":\"Brand\",\"name\":\"Goan Cuisine\"},\"category\":\"Indian Curry Base\",\"description\":\"Australian-made butter chicken curry base and marinade — rich tomato and garam masala with a velvet finish. 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