Pataks Simmer Sauce, Butter Chicken Curry, Mild

Patak's Butter Chicken Simmer Sauce (15 oz) is a shelf-stable jar you’ll typically find in the international or pasta sauce aisle of a mainstream grocery store, stacked alongside other Indian simmer sauces, jarred curries, and ready-made pasta sauces. Shoppers often pick it up near tikka masala sauces, coconut curries, and jarred tomato bases. It fits occasions like quick weeknight dinners, meal-prep sessions when you want a flavorful shortcut, or a pantry grab for feeding guests who crave approachable global flavors. The brand positions itself as an accessible, Anglo-Indian specialty — familiar to consumers wanting an “authentic” home-cooked vibe without the time or technique. Packaging emphasizes convenient cooking (“simmer sauce”), flavor descriptors like “Butter Chicken” and “Mild,” and often imagery of the finished dish; it is not marketed as organic or artisanal but leans into cultural authenticity and ease. Labels may carry subtle health halos such as calorie highlights or “mild” to suggest family-friendliness, but there are no typical organic or clean-label certifications on this SKU. In plain terms it is a processed, ready-to-heat sauce designed for convenience. Sensory notes: the sauce pours silky and glossy with a creamy tomato base, a warm spice aroma (paprika, fenugreek) and a smooth mouthfeel from cream, butter and modified starch that cling to rice or chicken. The ritual is simple — add protein and simmer — making it a go-to for home cooks seeking a consistent, mildly spiced curry without making a complex curry paste from scratch.