Cafe Spice Launches Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice, Bringing Rich Indian Flavor to the Ready-to-Eat Aisle

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y. — October 27, 2026 — Cafe Spice, a leader in authentic ready-to-eat Indian cuisine, is expanding its retail portfolio with the launch of Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice, a comforting Indian classic made for today’s busy consumer.

The new meal features mouthwatering white meat chicken simmered in a creamy Butter Makhani sauce, crafted with stewed tomatoes, butter, fragrant spices and an authentic blend of seasonings. The chicken is served alongside basmati rice for a complete meal that delivers the bold, satisfying flavors of Indian cuisine in minutes. This new addition brings one of India's most cherished dishes to grocery store shelves, offering consumers a premium, flavorful meal solution in minutes.

“Butter Chicken is one of the most beloved Indian dishes, and we wanted to make it easy for consumers to enjoy an authentic version at home,” said Sameer Malhotra, Founder and CEO of Cafe Spice. “Our Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice brings together tender chicken, a flavorful sauce, and aromatic basmati rice in a convenient ready-to-eat meal.”

As consumers continue to seek convenient meals without compromising on flavor, Cafe Spice’s latest offering delivers a simple way to experience global cuisine at home. It earns a perfect solution for busy individuals and families seeking flavorful and wholesome food without the lengthy preparation. The new Butter Chicken joins Cafe Spice’s growing portfolio of authentic Indian ready-to-eat meals, developed with the same focus on quality, flavor and convenience that has defined the brand for more than 25 years.

Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice will be available in the refrigerated meal section of leading grocery stores and specialty food retailers nationwide.

About Cafe Spice

Founded in 1998 on the principles of quality and flavor, Cafe Spice brings authentic Indian cuisine to consumers through convenient, ready-to-eat meals. From its roots as an Indian restaurant to its current food manufacturing operations in New York’s Hudson Valley, Cafe Spice remains committed to making globally inspired cuisine accessible for today’s time-pressed consumers. The company operates USDA-regulated production facilities and offers a portfolio spanning authentic Indian entrées, side dishes and other globally inspired meal solutions.