Chicken Malai Boti | چکن ملائی بوٹی| Creamy Chicken Boti

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while thighs are more affordable than breasts.

Wash 1 kg of chicken thoroughly and cut it into pieces.

Add 2 teaspoons ginger paste and 2 teaspoons garlic paste to the chicken.

Mix in 2 tablespoons of green chili paste made from 8 green chilies.

Add 1 teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon white pepper, and 2 teaspoons chili flakes.

Incorporate 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, and 1½ teaspoons salt into the mixture.

Add 4 tablespoons of lemon juice and ½ cup of cream.

Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.

Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar for extra flavor.

Let the chicken marinate for about 2 hours.

Skewer the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers along with pieces of onion and bell pepper.

Brush the skewers with melted butter before grilling.

Grill the skewers, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred.

Serve with yogurt chutney and tamarind chutney.

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