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Malai Methi Chicken

It is so tasty that it is difficult to believe it is so simple to make. Methi chicken malai recipe is an amazing twist of methi leaves cooked with chicken pieces. The recipe is high on flavours and goodness.The non-vegetarian recipe is famous for its unusual taste and style of cooking. You can learn how to make it at home This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Malai Methi Chicken

Main Ingredients Boneless chicken, Dried fenugreek leaves (methi)
Cuisine Indian
Course Main Course Chicken
Prep Time 31-40 minutes
Cook time 16-20 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Spicy
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Non Veg

Ingredients list for Malai Methi Chicken

  • 500 grams Boneless chicken cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Dried fenugreek leaves (methi)
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh cream
  • ½ cup Fresh fenugreek leaves (methi) finely chopped
  • ½ cup Yogurt beaten
  • 2 tablespoons Ginger-garlic-green chilli paste
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • to taste Salt
  • 3 tablespoons Oil
  • 2 medium Onions finely chopped

Method

  1. Mix chicken with dried fenugreek leaves, yogurt, ginger-garlic-green chilli paste, turmeric powder and salt in a large bowl and set aside in a refrigerator to marinate for ½ hour.
  2. Mix fresh fenugreek leaves with salt and set aside for 10 minutes. Squeeze extra water and set aside in a small bowl.
  3. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add onions and saute till lightly browned. Add fresh fenugreek leaves and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add chicken along with the marinade and mix well. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add 1 cup water and mix well. Adjust salt, cover and cook till chicken is done.
  6. Add fresh cream and mix well.
  7. Serve hot with naan or roti.
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