Is Butter Chicken — Murgh Makhani safe for CKD patients?

This Indian recipe is rated Avoid for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 1180mg sodium, 620mg potassium, and 340mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Butter Chicken — Murgh Makhani more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇮🇳 India · Indian

Butter Chicken — Murgh Makhani

Tandoor-roasted chicken in creamy tomato-butter-fenugreek sauce — Delhi origin.

Prep time 60 min

Servings 4

Calories 520 kcal

CKD Avoid

Nutrition (per serving)

520

Calories

340mg

Phosphorus

340 / 800mg

1180mg

Sodium

1180 / 2000mg

620mg

Potassium

620 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

Cream + butter + cashew = P+K-heavy. Reduce cream to 1/4 cup.

Ingredients

500g chicken thigh
Marinade: yogurt, garam masala, ginger-garlic
Sauce: tomato puree, butter, cream, kasuri methi
Cashew (skip)

Butter Chicken Chicken Creamy Iconic Mughlai North Indian Tomato

Cooking Steps

1
Marinate chicken 1 hour.
2
Grill or pan-roast.
3
Make sauce, simmer with chicken.

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