Indian · lunch

Murg Malai Tikka

Name: Murg Malai Tikka
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cubed; Sliced onions, tomatoes, lemon wedges, cilantro for garnish; Ghee/butter/oil for brushing; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 tablespoon sour cream (optional); 1 tablespoon grated mozzarella cheese; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; 1 tablespoon ginger paste; 2 tablespoons melted ghee [clarified butter]; 1 teaspoon dry cumin powder; 1 teaspoon dry coriander powder; 1 tablespoon red chilli powder; 1 1/2 tablespoons black pepper powder [adjust to taste]; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder; 4 saffron strands [optional]; 2 teaspoons kasuri methi [dried fenugreek leaves, available in Indian grocery stores]; 3 drops orange food color [optional]; kosher salt to taste

“Murg Malai Tikka might be a good recipe to expand your main course recipe box. This recipe makes 3 servings with 376 calories, 35g of protein, and 23g of fat each. For $2.95 per serving, this recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is liked by 1 foodies and cooks. This recipe is typical of Indian cuisine. This recipe from Foodista requires kasuri methi [dried fenugreek leaves, onions, kosher salt, and mozzarella cheese. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 55%, which is good. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Saffron-Marinated Chicken Skewers (Kesari Malai Tikka), malai kofta , how to make malai kofta, and malai kofta , how to make malai kofta.”

total: 45 min
effort: Easy
serves: 3
ratings: New

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Ingredients

Serves 3

Chicken breastcubed1 lb
Onionstomatoes, lemon wedges, cilantro for garnish3 servings
Ghee/butter/oil3 servings
Lemon juice1 tbsp
Heavy cream3 tbsp
Creamoptional1 tbsp
Mozzarella cheese1 tbsp
Garlic paste1 tbsp
Ginger paste1 tbsp
Ghee [clarified butter]2 tbsp
Cumin powder1 tsp
Coriander powder1 tsp
Chilli powder1 tbsp
Pepper powder [adjust to taste]1.5 tbsp
Cinnamon powder½ tsp
Saffron strands [optional]optional4
Kasuri methi [dried fenugreek leavesavailable in Indian grocery stores]2 tsp
Orange food color [optional]optional3 drops
Kosher salt3 servings

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Method preview

18 steps · 45 min

1
Wash the chicken cubes thoroughly & pat dry with a paper towel.
2
Soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least 1 hour.
3
Apply a mixture of one tablespoon lemon juice and salt over the chicken cubes and set aside for half an hour in a refrigerator.

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