Malai Chicken | मलाई चिकन | Malai Chicken Recipe | Chef Ranveer

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and adds protein.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder can be a more accessible spice blend.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative while thighs are more affordable.

In a large kadai, add ghee once it's hot, add black cardamom, green cardamom and cumin seeds, mix well.

Add chicken and salt to taste, sauté well.

Add ginger, coriander powder and sauté until the chicken is tender.

Add milk, almond paste and cook till the chicken is soft.

Once the chicken is done, add black pepper powder, kasuri methi, and cream.

For tempering, in a pan, add ghee and degi mirch.

Garnish with coriander sprig.

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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