Servings : Serves 3-4
A twist on the hit malai tikka gravy recipe…altered the recipe to accommodate using boneless chicken breast instead of bone-in chicken pieces. The result was truly incredible! Tender chicken pieces in a rich and spicy gravy…sooo yum! This can be served with parathas and fries OR incorporated into this lovely Tikka Masala Pasta recipe.
Ingredients for Marinade
- 500 gm boneless chicken cubes
- 2 tbsp. full thick yoghurt
- 2 tbsp. fresh cream
- 1/2 tbsp. fresh ginger garlic paste
- 1 tbsp. tandoori masala
- 1 tsp. red chilli powder
- 1 tsp. paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp. fresh fenugreek leaves
- 1/2 tsp. garam masala
- 1/2 tsp. finely crushed cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. melted butter
Ingredients for Sauce
- 2 tbsp. butter + 2 tbsp. oil (I later drained the excess oil)
- 1/2 tsp. ginger & garlic paste
- 4 big fresh tomatoes, finely chopped
- salt to taste
- 2 green chillies, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cream
Instructions
First, marinate the chicken cubes in the marinade ingredients overnight.
When ready to cook, pre-heat oven at 200 C. Skewer the chicken to make it easier to handle and turn, then grill placed on an oiled oven grill & keep an oven tray underneath to catch any drippings which will be used later in the sauce. Grill the chicken skewers on both sides, for about 8 min per side or until slightly charred. Once done, remove from the skewers and set aside.
In a large pan, on medium heat, melt the butter then add the oil. Add the ginger & garlic, 1 green chilli and fry for a few seconds. Add in the chopped tomatoes and cook until all the water from the tomatoes dries up. Then add the grilled chicken, the remaining marinade and drippings, salt and green chilli. Keep on low heat, covered & cook for 10 minutes. Add the cream and cook for another 2-3 min.
Serve hot! 🙂
Salams Sis, I’m making this
Salams Sis, I’m making this today..I’d like to know if I’m shallow frying the chicken cubes…can I use the same pan to prepare the sauce?? Since u have mentioned in your recipe that the remainders of drippings from grilling the chicken cubes to be used, I thought perhaps I can use the same pan if shallow frying???…pls let me know soon….tnx!!
W/Salaam, yes you can.
W/Salaam, yes you can.
Aoa Fauzia…Thanks for your
Aoa Fauzia…Thanks for your lovely recipes.can i use sour cream for this recipe?
Yes you can. 🙂
Yes you can. 🙂
Salaam sister.there is no
Salaam sister.there is no mention of coriander in this recipe.I haven’t added to my marinade.is coriander needed as accidently it may be missed out in the ingredient list.
W/Salaam, no the coriander is
W/Salaam, no the coriander is not an important ingredient for this recipe. You can use a bit of powdered coriander in the marinade if you want but it is not a must.
Can i use dry fenugreek
Can i use dry fenugreek leaves and nestle milk pack creame that comes in tetra pack.thnks
Yes you can use dried
Yes you can use dried fenugreek leaves, reduce the amount though by half. And yes you can use the cream as long as it is not a sweetened cream.
I dont have fenugreek leaves?
I dont have fenugreek leaves? Can i omit this? 🙁
Yes that is fine, omit them.
Yes that is fine, omit them.
Salaams can i use nestle
Salaams can i use nestle creme cans for the cream??
W/Salaam, if it is
W/Salaam, if it is unsweetened then yes you can.