Name: Malai Chicken Tikka
Prep time: 0:0
Cook time: 0:0
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chicken, Indian
Ingredients: 1kg boneless chicken - cubed medium-sized; 2 tsp ginger paste; 2 tsp garlic paste; 10 green chilies - chopped; 12 mint leaves; 4 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp raw papaya paste; 2 tbsp cream; 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander; Salt to taste

Posted on

11 October 2012

by

ewfood

Ingredients

1kg boneless chicken - cubed medium-sized

2 tsp ginger paste

2 tsp garlic paste

10 green chilies - chopped

12 mint leaves

4 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp raw papaya paste

2 tbsp cream

2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

Salt to taste

Servings

4

Person

Preparation

1

Start by grinding together the green chilies, coriander, mint and lemon juice to make a smooth paste.
2

Grind properly and then scoop the paste out in a large bowl.
3

Then mix in the ginger and garlic paste along with the papaya paste and cream.
4

Stir both the mixtures well.
5

After that season to taste.
6

Once done, throw in the chicken pieces and mix well - ensure all the pieces are nicely coated with the marinade.
7

Now cover the bowl and keep in the refrigerator.
8

Allow the chicken to marinate for 2 hours.
9

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C or 356 degrees F.
10

Lightly drizzle an ovenproof dish with some oil.
11

Then place the chicken in the dish and allow it to cook for 30 - 35 minutes.
12

Best eaten hot with some coriander and mint chutney.
13

* Check for the Coriander and Mint Chutney recipe in ExpatWomanFood.com