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How to Make Hotel-Style Creamy Malai Chicken Gravy at Home
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News18•13-10-2026, 16:55
How to Make Hotel-Style Creamy Malai Chicken Gravy at Home
- •Malai Chicken offers a rich texture and unique flavor with a soft texture and moderate spice, making it a delicious alternative to regular curries.
- •Marinate half a kilo of washed chicken with curd, ginger-garlic paste, pepper powder, and salt for 20 to 30 minutes to make the meat tender.
- •Sauté whole spices, finely chopped onions, and green chilies in oil or butter, then add the remaining ginger-garlic paste and marinated chicken.
- •Add cumin powder, garam masala powder, and water, then cook until the chicken is well tenderized.
- •Stir in ground cashew paste followed by coconut milk or fresh cream, simmer on low heat, and garnish with coriander leaves before serving.
Key Questions Answered
To marinate the chicken, you need half a kilo of chicken, 3 tablespoons of thick curd, 1 teaspoon of ginger-garlic paste, pepper powder, and the required amount of salt.
The chicken should be mixed well with the marinade ingredients and left to rest for 20 to 30 minutes so that the spices absorb properly and make the meat tender.
This rich and flavorful malai chicken gravy pairs wonderfully with dishes like chapati, naan, or pulao.
