Chicken Malai Kabab
One of my readers Mariya from Doha,Qatar, sent an email asking me to post some grilled recipes. She asked me long time back and I promised her also. But it took sometime for the promise to materialize. Anyways, better late than never :). Mariya, hope you are reading this post.
I first had this kabab at one of our friend’s place. We both, Jose & myself loved it so much that we stuffed ourselves with the kabab and finally we had no space for the main course :). While having this kabab, I remembered Mariya’s email and asked my friend for the recipe. This recipe is from Nita Mehta’s book, Punjabi Khanna. She gave me the book itself, so you can see more Punjabi recipes here in the future :). Thanks a ton, Simi for introducing us to this.
Here is the recipe for delicious malai kababs:
- Boneless chicken – 500gms, cut into 1 1/2″ pieces
- Fresh cream – 1/4 cup (refer notes)
- Garlic paste – 1 tsp
Ginger paste – 2 tsp - Garam masala – 1/2 tsp
Amchoor (dry mango powder) – 1/4 tsp
Jeera powder – 1/2 tsp - Salt – 1 1/2 tsp
- Green cardamom powder – 1/4 tsp (seeds of 2-3 cardamom crushed)
- Green chillies – 2, ground (optional)
White pepper powder – 1 1/2 tsp (refer notes)
Mix together cream, ginger & garlic paste and all the other ingredients to form the marinade. Marinate chicken for 5-6 hours in the refrigerator, covered with a cling film. Heat oven to 180 C. Brush the wire rack or grill of the oven with oil. Place chicken pieces on it and grill them for for 15-18 minutes overturning them every few minutes till they are nice and tender (refer notes).Serve hot with coriander mint chutney.
Coriander Mint Chutney
- Yogurt – 2-3 tbsp
Green chilly – 1
Coriander &M int leaves – a small handful
Salt
Blend together all the ingredients in a blender/processor.
Notes: I used whipping cream for marinating. I used Almarai brand (common brand in Gulf countries) whipping cream. I used black pepper powder. I grilled the kababs at 180 C for 25- 30 minutes, the time may vary depending on the oven. The kababs should be tender and juicy. Check on the kababs every few minutes, to make sure that it doesn’t get over cooked. I turned the kababs every 5-6 minutes. I put the marinated chicken pieces on wooden skewer. I placed an aluminium foil on top of the wire rack and placed the wooden skewers along with chicken pieces on it. Place the wire rack on the topmost shelf of the oven. Dont crowd the skewers with chicken pieces, otherwise it may be difficult to turn it over. I put 4 chciken pieces on one skewer.
Recipe Source: Punjabi Khanna by Nita Mehta
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Nice Kebabs Maria..Even I am a bog fan of it..last time I made some Sheekh kebabs..planning to post it soon..Thats ground meat.i think I’d love this even better..looks yum..:)
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Wow ithu adipoli aayirikkunnu Maria! Looks spicy and delicious!
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Your pics r absolutely perfect! you are getting better at this everyday!! me and hubby too love kabab …thanks for the recipe..
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Wow .. this looks like an absolute winner Maria. Thanks so much for the recipe. Looking forward to more punjabi stuff :)
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looka tempting Mzria
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This is a nice one maria…..very beautiful pic as well…….i saw this one in vahrehvahs video and was thinkiing of making this from long long time…..:)
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Just as I was wondering what to make, I got your update. Luckily I had all the ingredients, Nyaan ithu indaaki and both my Hus and I loved it! Thanks for this simple recipe! This sure is my fav food blog!
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Maria, there is something for u in my blog, pls accept it dear….
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Maria,
These look absolute succulent and yummy. I like the recipe as well as the pic. The pic is very provoking :).
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Thanks Varsha, I like sheekh kebabs too, waiting to see your post :)
Thanks Pooja, ya it was really a treat :)
Ammu dear, thanks. I think the credit for the pics goes to Jose’s camera :)
Thanks Asha, yes its really great. pls do try it, am sure you will also enjoy it.
Thanks Ann & Shabs :). Shab, I watched varehvah’s video other day after seeing your comment, that’s nice. And het Shabs dear thanks a ton for the awards, hugs :)
Rashmi dear thanks a lot for trying this. Am very happy that you also liked it, thanks again :)
Thanks Sudeshna :)
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Maria,Super recipie..I made this kabab yesterday .It was very tasty even though i didnot add amchoor powder.Instead I add Thick Youghurt .My family liked it very mcuh.Thankyou so Much..And i have one request.We are living in Kuwait..During ramadan month ,we take sandwitch wraps to our office.Can you please post some more nice sandwitch recipies..
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Maria
Reply: on August 23rd, 2009 at 8:28 pmHi Kripa
Thanks a lot dear for trying out the recipe. Am really glad that it came out well :)
Though am not promising any sandwich recipes, I will try to post something of that kind :)
Hope you’ve checked out the sandwich recipes posted here earlier.
You can find it here:
http://www.mariasmenu.com/chicken/chicken-sandwich
http://www.mariasmenu.com/snacks-starters/egg-sandwich
http://www.mariasmenu.com/fish/smoked-tuna-sandwich
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Maria,
Recipe was super we had it foe dinner. We had it with Khubus, fattoush and garlic sauce. It was gooooooood. Even my 1 1/2 year old daughter ate 1 piece. Thank u .
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Maria
Reply: on August 26th, 2009 at 5:25 pmHi Sindhu
Am really happy that you and your family liked it. Ya its a great combo with kubus, pita bread etc;
My special hi to your daughter :)
Cheers
Maria
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Yummy recipe…Thanks 4 sharing dear…
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Maria
Reply: on September 5th, 2009 at 11:33 amThanks Aysha :)
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Hey Maria!!
I simply love your blog!! your recipes are really great!! congrats!!
btw, I am minu live in bahrain with my hubby dear geo!
will meet you somewhere here, hopefully!!
Jesus Bless you both!!
Take care!
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Maria
Reply: on October 4th, 2009 at 7:35 pmHi Minu
Happy to meet you here and thanks a lot for dear for your best wishes.
Hope to meet you in Bahrain, after all its such a small place, rght :)?
Our best wishes to you and your husband.
Cheers
Maria
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Hi Maria,
I tried your Malai Kebab and it was an instant hit with family and friends…
Thanks and cheers,
Take Care!!
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Maria
Reply: on October 4th, 2009 at 7:35 pmthank you Jasmine :)
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Hey Maria,
This recipe looks good!
I just had a question. It may sound dumb so please excuse me.
Did you mean to place the aluminium foil on the rack that is already in the oven or did you get a totally different rack and place it on the oven’s rack?
I am waiting to make this as soon as I hear from you.
Thanks !!
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Maria
Reply: on December 19th, 2009 at 8:29 pmHi MD,
Thank you :)
Regarding your doubt, I put the foil on the rack which is already in the oven. Hope it’s clear now.
Happy cooking and I would love to hear your feedback.
Cheers
Maria
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hi Maria,
i tried this recipe and it came out awesome..
thanks a lot.. and ur site is becoming wonderful day by day..Best wishes …take care,
Renu
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Maria
Reply: on March 10th, 2010 at 7:44 amRenu dear,
thank you :)
How are you? Hope the little one is doing great too :)
Take care dear…
Luv
Maria
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i am going to try this in my home hope everything worksout cause it is mouthwatering
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