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Tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken kebabs marinated in a creamy blend of yogurt, cheese, and mild spices. This classic Mughlai appetizer is grilled to perfection, boasting a rich, smoky flavor without the heat. A long marination is key to its signature texture. A true crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
For 4 servings
First Marinade for Chicken
Prepare the Creamy Second Marinade
Combine and Marinate
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Tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken kebabs marinated in a creamy blend of yogurt, cheese, and mild spices. This classic Mughlai appetizer is grilled to perfection, boasting a rich, smoky flavor without the heat. A long marination is key to its signature texture. A true crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
This mughlai recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 401.07 calories per serving with 28.74g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for appetizer or dinner.
Skewer the Chicken
Cook the Kebabs
Rest, Garnish, and Serve
Replace the chicken with paneer cubes or large mushroom caps. Reduce the marination time for paneer to 1-2 hours to prevent it from becoming too soft.
Omit the cashew paste. You can increase the amount of cream cheese and hung curd slightly to maintain the thick consistency of the marinade.
Increase the number of green chilies or add a pinch of black pepper powder along with the white pepper for an extra kick of heat.
Add 1 tablespoon of finely chopped fresh mint leaves to the second marinade for a refreshing twist.
Chicken is a high-quality lean protein, essential for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle growth, and maintaining overall body function.
The use of hung curd (yogurt) introduces beneficial probiotics into your diet, which can help improve digestion and support a healthy gut microbiome.
Cashews provide monounsaturated fats, which are known to be heart-healthy. These fats can help in managing cholesterol levels when consumed as part of a balanced diet.
Murg Malai Kebab can be part of a balanced diet. It's high in protein from chicken, which is great for muscle building. The use of curd provides probiotics. However, it is also rich in fats from cream, cheese, and butter, so it should be enjoyed in moderation, especially if you are monitoring your calorie and fat intake.
A typical serving of Murg Malai Kebab (about 1 skewer or 160g) contains approximately 300-380 calories, depending on the exact amount of cream, cheese, and butter used. The majority of calories come from protein and fat.
The most common reason for a runny marinade is using regular yogurt instead of hung curd or Greek yogurt. Regular yogurt has a high water content which thins out the marinade, causing it to slide off the chicken during cooking. Always use thick, strained yogurt.
Yes, you can. Use a heavy-bottomed grill pan or a non-stick skillet. Heat a little oil or ghee over medium-high heat and place the chicken pieces (without skewers) on the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. You won't get the same char, but they will still be delicious.
The primary difference lies in the marinade. Murg Malai Kebab uses a creamy, mild marinade based on cream, cheese, and cashews with subtle spices like cardamom. Chicken Tikka uses a spicy marinade based on yogurt, red chili powder, turmeric, and a stronger garam masala blend, giving it a vibrant red or orange color and a spicy flavor.
You can store leftover cooked kebabs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in a microwave, oven, or on a pan until warmed through.