Few dishes say comfort like a bowl of butter chicken or chicken tikka masala. Rich, creamy, and gently spiced, these curries are the gateway many diners take into Indian and Pakistani food. Here is how Lal Qila builds its creamy curries in Niagara Falls, what sets the two apart, and how to pair them.
Butter Chicken vs. Chicken Tikka Masala
People often use the names interchangeably, but they are different dishes. Butter chicken (murgh makhani) leans on a smooth, slightly sweet tomato-and-cream sauce finished with butter, letting the tandoor-cooked chicken shine. Chicken tikka masala is more robust — a spiced, tangier gravy with more onion and a warmer kick. The sauce is where each finds its character. At our Indian restaurant in Niagara Falls, you can taste them side by side.
Our Tandoor and Sauce Method
Every great creamy curry begins before the sauce. We marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices, then char it in a blazing-hot tandoor for that signature smoky edge. Only then does it meet the gravy — tomatoes simmered slowly, blended smooth, and enriched with cream and a finish of butter. Cooking the chicken and sauce separately keeps the meat tender and the curry balanced.
100% Halal Sourcing
Comfort food should never come with compromise. Every chicken, lamb, beef, and goat dish at Lal Qila is 100% halal — from certified suppliers, prepared with no cross-contamination, no pork, and no alcohol. Whether you order butter chicken for the family or tikka masala after a day at the Falls, you can trust exactly what is on your plate.
Creamy Curries to Try
- Butter Chicken — tandoor-cooked chicken in a silky tomato-cream sauce finished with butter
- Chicken Tikka Masala — charred chicken tikka in a spiced, tangy onion-tomato gravy
- Chicken Korma — a mild, nutty curry built on cream and aromatic spices
- Malai Kofta — soft vegetable-and-cheese dumplings in a rich creamy sauce
- Paneer Makhani — the vegetarian take on butter chicken, with paneer in a buttery tomato gravy
Best Pairings — Naan, Rice & Ordering
A creamy curry deserves the right partner. Scoop butter chicken with fresh garlic naan from the tandoor, or pair tikka masala with basmati or a fragrant chicken biryani. Order one of each curry to share. Browse the full menu to plan your order, then dine in or grab takeout daily.
Visit Us
To try butter chicken and chicken tikka masala done right in Niagara Falls, call +1 716-990-9062 to reserve a table or order takeout. We are open daily from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM at 431 3rd St.