INDIAN BURRITOS THAT ARE ABOUT TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
INDIAN BURRITOS THAT ARE ABOUT TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE! is a medium Indian Fusion recipe that serves 4. 680 calories per serving. Recipe by SAM THE COOKING GUY on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 35 min | Total: 1 hr
Cost: $16.87 total, $4.22 per serving
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp Unsalted Butter (Divided: 1 tbsp for rice, 4 tbsp for sauce and finishing butter)
- 1 medium Yellow Onion (Diced; about 1 cup total)
- 3 tbsp Garlic Paste (Prepared or store‑bought)
- 2 tbsp Ginger Paste (Prepared or store‑bought)
- 1.5 cup Long Grain White Rice (Rinsed before cooking)
- 2.5 cup Chicken Broth (Low‑sodium; can substitute vegetable broth)
- 1.5 lb Boneless Chicken Thighs (Cut into bite‑size pieces)
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil (For searing chicken)
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Powder (Adjust to heat preference)
- 0.5 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (Full‑fat for richness)
- 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro (Chopped)
- 4 pieces Large Flour Tortillas (10‑inch size)
- 4 pieces Papadum (Broken into bite‑size shards for crunch)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
Sauté onion and garlic for rice
Melt 1 tbsp butter in the saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and sauté 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in 1 tbsp garlic paste and cook another minute until fragrant.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium
Toast rice and add broth
Add the rinsed 1.5 cups white rice to the saucepan, stirring to coat each grain with the buttery mixture. Pour in 2.5 cups chicken broth, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and give a quick stir.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium
Simmer rice
Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover with the lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15–18 minutes until all liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Time: PT18M
Temperature: low
Prepare and marinate chicken
While the rice cooks, cut the 1.5 lb boneless chicken thighs into bite‑size pieces. In a bowl, toss the chicken with 1 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp ginger paste, 1 tbsp garlic paste, a pinch of salt, pepper, and 1 tsp red pepper powder. Mix thoroughly with clean hands, then let it rest 10–15 minutes.
Time: PT12M
Sear the chicken
Heat the large skillet over medium‑high heat, add a drizzle of oil, and add the marinated chicken in a single layer. Cook 4–5 minutes, turning once, until the pieces develop a golden brown crust. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium‑high
Build the butter sauce – aromatics
In the same skillet, melt about 4 tbsp butter. Add a small diced yellow onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until translucent. Stir in the remaining 2 tbsp garlic paste and 1 tbsp ginger paste; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium
Add spices and tomato paste
Add 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp red pepper powder, 0.5 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp garam masala. Stir quickly, then mix in 2 tbsp tomato paste. Cook 1–2 minutes until the paste darkens slightly and the spices become aromatic.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium
Finish the sauce
Pour in 0.5 cup water, stir, then add 1 cup heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, then return the seared chicken to the pan. Cook 5–6 minutes, allowing the chicken to finish cooking and the sauce to thicken.
Time: PT7M
Temperature: low
Finish the garlic butter rice
When the rice is done, stir in an extra pat of butter and the chopped cilantro. Cover and keep warm until assembly.
Time: PT2M
Assemble the burritos
Lay a tortilla flat. Spread a generous layer of the garlic butter rice, top with butter chicken, and sprinkle broken papadum pieces for crunch. Fold the sides and roll tightly. Repeat for remaining tortillas.
Time: PT5M
Serve
Serve the burritos hot, optionally with extra cilantro or a squeeze of lime. Enjoy!
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 680
- Protein
- 32 g
- Carbohydrates
- 68 g
- Fat
- 30 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: Contains meat, Contains dairy, Contains gluten
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten
Last updated: April 11, 2026






