Tender tandoori chicken simmered in a rich, creamy tomato curry finished with butter, cream and fenugreek. Served fresh at Desi Swag East Indian Cuisine on St. Mary's Road in St. Vital, and available for dine-in, takeout and delivery across south Winnipeg.
Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) is the single most ordered main at Desi Swag East Indian Cuisine, and the dish most Winnipeg guests use to judge an Indian kitchen. Ours starts with chicken marinated overnight in yogurt and spice, cooked over high heat until the edges char, then folded into a tomato gravy built slowly with butter, cream and a restrained hand of garam masala.
The result is the balance regulars come back for: creamy without turning heavy, warmly spiced rather than sharp, and carrying the smoky note that only properly charred chicken gives. It arrives with your choice of fragrant basmati or fresh naan, and it is equally at home on a weeknight takeout order or a celebration table in our dining room.
St. Vital Resident
"Amazing food and great service. Butter chicken and biryani were full of flavour, and the staff checked on us regularly. One of the best Indian restaurants in Winnipeg."
Regular Guest
"Loved the ambience and the buffet. So many options and everything tasted fresh. Perfect place to bring family and friends."
Winnipeg Local
"Portions are generous and prices are reasonable. The naan was soft and the curries had just the right spice level. Highly recommend Desi Swag."
No. Butter Chicken is our mildest curry, built on tomato, butter and cream rather than heat. If you would like it hotter, ask our staff and the kitchen will adjust the spice level for you.
Garlic naan for scooping the gravy, or basmati rice if you prefer a lighter plate. Many guests add a vegetarian dish such as Kadhai Paneer to share across the table.
Yes. Order through our online ordering platform for delivery or pickup across St. Vital, Old St. Vital, Norwood, River Park South and the surrounding south Winnipeg neighbourhoods.
1220 St Mary's Rd unit a, Winnipeg, MB R2M 3V6, Canada