Chicken Tikka Malai Handi – 45-Minute Recipe
A fragrant Afghan‑style chicken tikka simmered in a creamy cashew‑based gravy, finished with a smoky char and fresh green chilies. The dish balances the richness of the cashew paste with the warmth of garam masala, making it a comforting yet vibrant dinner option.
Recipe by Afghani Tikka In Malai Gravy· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp cashew paste
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- chicken pieces
- onions
- green chilies
- green paste
Instructions
- 1Add 2 tbsp cashew paste to a glass bowl.
- 2Mix chicken pieces with the prepared green paste and garam masala powder to create a thick, yellowish‑green marination.
- 3Cook the marinated chicken in a pan until sizzling.
- 4Flip and cook for 7‑8 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 5Cook chicken skewers directly over a gas stovetop flame to achieve a smoky and charred flavor.
- 6Sauté sliced onions and green chilies in a pan on medium flame for 5 minutes.
- 7Add the prepared green paste to the pan containing hot oil and fried ingredients.
- 8Stir the gravy and cook for 2‑3 minutes on medium flame.
- 9Add chicken tikka pieces to the gravy and stir gently.
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Marinate Thoroughly
Mix the chicken pieces with the prepared green paste and garam masala powder before cooking.
Sauté Onions and Chilies First
Sauté sliced onions and green chilies for 5 minutes on medium flame before adding the green paste.
Add Green Paste Early
Add the prepared green paste to the hot oil and fried ingredients, then stir the gravy for 2‑3 minutes.
Finish Over Flame
Cook the chicken skewers directly over a gas stovetop flame.
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- How long does it take to make Chicken Tikka Malai Handi?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Chicken Tikka Malai Handi recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Chicken Tikka Malai Handi recipe come from?
- It was shared by Afghani Tikka In Malai Gravy on facebook.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.