Here’s a simple Afghani Malai Chicken recipe for you:
Afghani Malai Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
500g boneless chicken (preferably thigh pieces)
1/2 cup fresh cream (malai)
1/2 cup hung curd (thick yogurt)
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
2 tbsp cashew paste (optional for extra creaminess)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp white pepper powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
Salt to taste
2 tbsp oil or ghee
1-2 green chilies (finely chopped, optional)
Fresh coriander or mint (for garnish)
Charcoal (for smoky flavor, optional)
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Instructions:
1. Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix yogurt, cream, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, cashew paste, white pepper, garam masala, salt, and oil.
Add chicken pieces and coat well.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours (overnight for best results).
2. Cook the Chicken:
You can grill, pan-fry, or bake the chicken until cooked through and golden.
For pan-frying: Heat a non-stick pan, add a little oil, and cook chicken on medium heat until tender and slightly charred.
3. Add Smoky Flavor (Optional):
Heat a piece of charcoal until red hot.
Place it in a small bowl inside the pan, add a few drops of oil/ghee, and cover the pan for 2–3 minutes to infuse smoky flavor.
4. Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with coriander or mint.
Serve hot with naan, paratha, or rice.
