Description
Tandoor dish of melt-in-the-mouth soft chicken marinated and baked in a mild white liquid made of cream (Malai), cheese, and cashew paste.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Chicken
- Heavy cream
- Cream cheese
- Cashew nuts
- White pepper
- Cardamom powder
Instructions
- Cut chicken breast (or thigh) bite-sized.
- Marinate meat overnight in a pure white liquid mixing heavy cream, cream cheese, yogurt, ground cashews, white pepper, cardamom powder (*Absolutely no red chili used).
- Skewer and bake juicily in oven, charring slightly at the end.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Elegant cardamom aroma and mild white pepper stimulation
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Pork tenderloin (not eaten in India but as texture sub)
Pairing
Butter Naan、White wine
Trivia
[Trend] Hugely popular among women and kids as a completely non-spicy creamy BBQ dish amidst the spicy image of Indian cuisine. Magic recipe where marinade enzymes and dairy fat soften meat fibers to the limit.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Squeeze a little lemon over hot meat, tightening the rich creaminess with refreshing acidity while tasting elegantly with wine!
Allergen
Chicken, Dairy, Tree nuts