Malai Chicken Curry (Murgh Malaiwala)

Malai Chicken or Murgh Malaiwala is an easy to make yet a very delicious preparation of chicken. It has a rich texture of cream and a finely balanced taste of spices as well as dry fruits. So, here’s how to make this one of its kind Chicken Malai Curry recipe at home.

There are no two says about Chicken Tikka Masala or Butter Chicken being a party favourite. However, on several festive occasions, a slightly richer chicken dish rises up to the occasion, no? Well, this Malai Chicken sure lives to that expectation, ladies and gentlemen!

In this recipe, chicken pieces are lightly cooked in cream and milk. Apart from that, they are very mildly spiced with garam masala powder, cardamom powder, saffron, ginger garlic, lemon juice and some green chilies. Hence, the spices are absorbed by the succulent chicken to create a dish that is difficult to resist whenever made.

Especially relevant to this chicken recipe is the process of marinating the chicken first with curd, spices. As by doing so, you ensure that the pieces of chicken soak up all the amazing masalas.

Consequently, when you simmer and cook them with the gravy they bring a whole new gamut of flavours, oh boy! Therefore, do not miss marinating them at all because you would miss all the yumminess otherwise.

How to serve Murgh Malaiwala?

Being a versatile chicken dish, Murgh Malaiwala goes well with both rice and Indian bread. Therefore, you may serve Murgh Malaiwala with some Laccha Paratha, Butter and Garlic Naan or Zeera Rice.

Here is the easy and simple recipe to make this chicken delicacy. Do try it out this weekend and I shall be waiting to hear from you!

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How to make Malai Chicken Curry Step by Step

Mix hung curd, lemon juice, ginger paste, garlic paste, salt and garam masala powder in a bowl.

Add chicken pieces and mix well. Cover the bowl with a cling film and refrigerate for up to 3-4 hours.

Heat oil and ghee in a pan.

When the oil is hot, add cloves and black peppercorns. Add onion and fry till translucent.

Now add green chilli and fry for a few seconds.

Add the marinated chicken along with the marinade and cook on high heat for 5-6 minutes till the chicken is slightly browned and the raw smell is gone.

Add 1 cup water and cover and cook until chicken is done.

Now add cream, milk, saffron strands, cardamom powder, white pepper powder and fenugreek leaves and cook for another 2 minutes.

Add red chilli powder and garam masala powder and mix well.

Add crushed fried onions and cook for 4-5 minutes.