CHICKEM MALAI TIKKA |MURG MALAI TIKKA RECIPE

                                    CHICKEN MALAI TIKKA / MURG MALAI TIKKA

Today I will be making chicken malai tikka also known as murg malai tikka.This is another beautiful appetizer you can prepare and this also can be served as main dish with rolls by just adding some shredded cabbage,onions and green chutney,This is so filling and tasty.you would want to make this recipe again and again.

This is a traditional malai tikka recipe/ dish. This delicious kabab gets its name from the juicy, succulence of the chicken used to make it. The meat gets this way thanks to the marinade in which it is soaked. Chicken malaii kabab is traditionally cooked using a tandoor oven. But i am going to show you how to grill this in the oven and still get same delicious tasting malai tikka ready at home. Serve it with Mint-Coriander Chutney and sprinkle with chaat masala.

Ingredients:

First Marination :

1.5 pounds chicken,cut into big cubed
 salt as needed
1/2 lemon juice
1 tbsp ginger paste or finely grated
1 tbsp garlic paste or finely grated

Second Marination:

1.5 tbsp  yogurt
1.5 tbsp heavy cream
1 tbsp cream cheese
1 tbs finely chopped ,ginger
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
1 tbsp  coriander steam ,finely chopped
1 green chilli ,finely chopped
1/2 tsp black or regular cumin seeds

Other Ingredients:
5-6 Skewers

CHECK MY YOUTUBE VIDEO TO MAKE THIS RECIPE: https://youtu.be/4sxWr2ixoo8

Method:

Place chicken cubes in a bowl,add salt,ginger garlic paste and lemon juice.Marinate for as long as you want or at-least 3-4 hours.

Prepare second marinade by adding all ingredients mentioned above in a bowl and mix to form smooth paste.

Now add the chicken that is been marinating into second marinade and mix well to coat the chicken pieces.

Marinate for one hour.When ready to cook chicken pre heat oven at 375D F.

Thread the chicken into the skewers,(If using wooden skewers make sure you soak them in cold water for an hour.

Place the threaded chicken on a wire rack on first rack of your oven and place baking/cookie sheet below rack of oven to catch any drips.

Grill it for 6-8 minutes or until cooked through.(Turn once between cook time to brown then slightly.

You can deft grill on out door grill if you prefer.Just for 4-5 minutes each side.

Once you see light brown remove and serve with green chutney.

You can sprinkle some chaat masala for more flavor!

Enjoy!