Malai Chicken Curry Recipe

Are you fond of Malai Chicken Tikka? If yes, then this Malai Chicken Curry recipe is going to blow your mind. It has succulent chicken pieces tossed in a creamy sauce. The chicken pieces are initially marinated twice and then added to a creamy sauced prepared by using milk, fresh cream, and whole spices. The almond paste and cardamom powder are responsible for adding extra aroma and flavor to the Malai Chicken Curry. Also, kasoori methi leaves add an extra flavor of freshness making the Malai Chicken Curry more appetizing. If you haven't tried Malai Chicken Curry yet, this is your sign to make and eat this delicious Chicken Curry recipe.

Ingredients of Malai Chicken Curry

500 gm washed & dried chicken

1 teaspoon garlic paste

1 cup fresh cream

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

1 cup milk

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon ghee

salt as required

2 teaspoon ginger paste

1 tablespoon almond paste

1 medium sliced onion

2 powdered green cardamom

1 inch cinnamon stick

2 teaspoon washed & dried kasoori methi leaves

black pepper as required

How to make Malai Chicken Curry

Step 1 Marinate the chicken

To begin with this easy recipe, wash and clean chicken pieces, drain excess water and pat dry. In a bowl, add chicken, black pepper, and salt. Mix it well and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours. After 2 hours, add ginger paste, garlic paste, almond paste, lemon juice, and 2 tbsp of cream to the chicken bowl. Mix everything well and keep it aside for about 20 mins.

Step 2 Prepare the masala

Heat ghee in a pan, add onions and cardamom powder. Cook till the onions turn translucent. Once done, add chicken pieces and cook them for about 8-10 mins.

Step 3 Pour in milk to the pan

Now, add milk, cream, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick to the pan. Let the gravy come to a boil. Check if the chicken pieces are well cooked and gravy has a thick consistency.

Step 4 Sprinkle kasoori methi

Strain the kasoori methi leaves and add them to the pan. Stir to mix everything well and cook it for about a minute or two. Now, switch off the gas flame and cover the lid. Let the Malai Chicken sit for 8-10 mins.

Step 5 Your Malai Chicken Curry is ready

Your Malai Chicken Curry is ready to serve. Enjoy with your favorite Indian bread or rice.

Tips

Make sure the gravy has a thick consistency.

Almond paste and cardamom powder is added to enhance the flavor of the gravy. Don't skip these ingredients.

 created by :  Ghazi Food