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Butter chicken is a North Indian curry made with tandoor-grilled chicken in a creamy tomato gravy. At Nouba on Sarojini Marg in C-Scheme, it comes from the North Indian and tandoor kitchen. For your first order at an indian restaurant near me, ask for mild spice. One portion arrives in a hot kadai and serves two people with rice or breads.
To book a table at Nouba, C-Scheme, Jaipur, call +91 97996 54002 or message us on WhatsApp.
This piece is for those new to butter chicken. You search indian restaurant near me and want to know what arrives, portion size and the safest pick. Deepak covers North Indian and tandoor here. Nouba has tables on the 3rd floor indoors or 4th floor rooftop. Open 12 noon to midnight daily. Book by phone or WhatsApp at +91 97996 54002.
Butter chicken started as a way to use leftover tandoor chicken. Chefs simmer it in a gravy of tomatoes, butter, cream and mild spices. No heavy heat, just smooth richness. At places like Nouba, the chicken pieces come from the tandoor first. Then they go into the makhani gravy. It tastes mild and comforting. Pairs well with jeera rice or garlic naan. This makes it safe for first-timers who avoid spice.
Your order comes in a shallow silver kadai. The gravy looks orange-red and thick. You see 6 to 8 large chunks of chicken inside. A pat of butter floats on top. Steam rises when hot. Servers bring it with long-handled spoons for serving. No bones in the chicken. Sides like a lemon wedge and fresh ginger slivers come separate. At the indian restaurant near me in C-Scheme, it sits on a wooden board for two.
One standard portion weighs about 300 grams total. That includes 150 grams of chicken pieces. Enough gravy to soak two plates of rice or four naan breads. Serves two adults as a main dish. For a table of four, order two portions. Kids share half a portion. At Nouba, typical spend stays around Rs 800 per person excluding taxes. This curry fits group meals from 2 to 10 on the 3rd floor.
Order butter chicken mild. Say no onions or extra garlic if unsure. Skip custom spice levels on first try. It comes naturally low-heat. Pairs best with plain naan or jeera rice, not dal. Avoid mixing with Pan-Asian items from the third kitchen. Check the menu for vegetarian options like paneer butter masala nearby. This keeps your first order simple and safe.
Call +91 97996 54002 or WhatsApp to book. Ask for butter chicken from North Indian kitchen. Specify table size and floor. 3rd floor for quiet indoor, 4th for rooftop skyline. Arrive from Civil Lines in 10 minutes drive. Free parking on side roads off Sarojini Marg. FSSAI licensed kitchen ensures standards. Mention first time for server tips.
Start with tandoor chicken tikka if you like grilled first. Follow with butter chicken as main. Add jeera rice at Rs portion for two. Naan basket works too. End with lassi. For groups, the events team handles up to 60 guests. See the full menu for options. This builds a full North Indian meal.
Open 12 noon to midnight every day. Lunch from Malviya Nagar takes 20 minutes. Vaishali Nagar about 25. Book rooftop for 180-degree views. Indoor 3rd floor suits quieter meals. Tables for 2 to 20 available. Groups use events team for decor and AV. GST billing separate.
Do not order spicy on first try. Skip heavy sides like biryani with it. Ask for fresh naan, not overcooked. Confirm mild gravy. For vegetarians, switch to paneer version. At rooftop, check weather for open air. Book ahead for peak hours past 8 pm.
Creamy tomato base with mild spices and tender chicken. Butter and cream make it rich but not spicy. Tastes smooth and comforting. Safe pick at North Indian kitchens.
One portion serves two with rice or two naan each. About 300 grams total. Order two for four guests.
Standard version stays mild. Ask for no spice if sensitive. Servers adjust at table.
Yes, get paneer butter masala instead. Same gravy with cottage cheese chunks.
Jeera rice, garlic naan or plain naan. Lemon wedge to squeeze on top.
Phone or WhatsApp +91 97996 54002. Say table for two, North Indian order.
Nouba at C54-A, 4th Floor, Sarojini Marg. 3rd floor indoor or 4th floor rooftop.
Ready for your first butter chicken? Book a table at Nouba by phone or WhatsApp on +91 97996 54002. Address C54-A, 4th Floor, Sarojini Marg, C-Scheme, Jaipur - 302001. Open 12 noon to midnight.
Rooftop tables in C-Scheme fill fast on Friday and Saturday evenings. Message us with your date and group size, and we’ll confirm your table personally within minutes.