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    Murgh Malai Kebab Recipe

    July 27, 2022 By Aarthi 51 Comments

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    Murgh Malai Kebab Recipe with step by step pictures. Murgh Malai Kabab or Chicken Reshmi Kabab is made with boneless chicken breast that has been marinated in a juicy mixture of curd, cream, cashew nuts, and spices before being grilled in the
    oven. It is a popular Indian Kabab dish that can be found in almost any restaurant.

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    2. Murgh Malai Kebab Recipe | Reshmi Kabab Recipe | Chicken Malai Kabab Recipe
    3. Murgh Malai Kebab Recipe Step by Step Pictures

    Murgh Malai Kebab Recipe

    I have already shared my recipe for murg malai kabab. I would say that this is my all time favourite kabab, and i wanted to re share it with new pictures.

    This kabab is so juicy and very mild so i am sure kids will love it for sure. This is great for parties. Marinate the chicken the day before and grill it just before serving. It will hit the spot for sure.

    What is the meaning of Reshmi Kabab?

    Reshmi is an Indian word for silk. This describes the silky-textured, delectable chicken kababs that are a traditional Mughlai dish prepared in India. The juicy succulence of the meat added to the skewers gives Reshmi kabab its name.

    The marinade of curd, cream, cashew nuts, and spices gives it a distinct flavour. In fact, the terms Reshmi and & Malai refer to the use of curd and cream. This kababs marination is so juicy and tender that it transforms into a mouth-watering kabab dish. The length of time it is cooked is regarded as an important factor in determining its
    flavour.

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    Hope you will try this out and let me know how it turns out for you.

    Ingredients for the Murgh Malai Kabab Recipe

    White Pepper Powder :
    White pepper or White Pepper Powder is frequently used in dishes that require a peppery bite but do not require black flecks, such as white sauces and potato dishes. Ground white pepper is used in Chinese cooking to flavour soups, marinades for meat and poultry, and spicier stir-fries.

    Green Chilli  :
    The green chillies in cooked or raw form give a fiery hot flavor. To reduce the fiery hot flavor the seeds and inner membranes could be removed which is effective at reducing the heat of the pod.

    Fresh Cream :
    Fresh cream is a dairy product derived from milk. It is created by processing and sterilising milk at high temperatures before packaging it. Because it contains only 18-25% milk fat, it cannot be used as whipping cream (which contains almost 35 percent milk fat).

     
     
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    Murgh Malai Kebab Recipe | Reshmi Kabab Recipe | Chicken Malai Kabab Recipe

    Murgh Malai Kebab Recipe with step by step pictures. Murgh Malai Kabab or Chicken Reshmi Kabab is made with boneless chicken breast that has been marinated in a juicy mixture of curd, cream, cashew nuts, and spices before being grilled in the oven. It is a popular Indian Kabab dish that can be found in almost any restaurant.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Marination Time 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 40 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine Indian, North Indian
    Servings 6 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • Boneless Chicken- ½ kg cut into small pieces
    • Salt to taste
    • White Pepper Powder - 1 tsp
    • Ghee or Butter for brushing on top
    • Chat Masala for sprinkling on top
    • For Marination:
    • Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tblspn
    • Green chilli - 3
    • Coriander leaves- ¼ cup
    • Fresh Cream - 2 tblpsn
    • Cheese - ½ cup grated I used cheese cubes
    • Curd / Yogurt - 2 tblpsn
    • Cornflour / Cornstarch - 4 tblpsn
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl mix together chicken with salt,pepper and set this aside for 10 min.
    • In a blender add ginger garlic paste, green chilli,coriander leaves and blend well.
    • Take cheese in a bowl and mash it well.
    • Pour this marinate over it and add all the remaining ingredients given in the marination. Mix well and leave this to marinate overnight.
    • Remove the chicken a hour before making from fridge so it comes to room temp. skewer the chicken, place it in a foil lined baking tray.
    • Preheat the oven to grill mode 250 degree c.
    • Grill this for 8 mins. Now remove it and flip over, grill again for 8 mins.
    • Now brush it with some ghee or butter and serve hot with a sprinkling of chat masala.

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    Murgh Malai Kebab Recipe Step by Step Pictures

     
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    Take chicken in a bowl
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    add in white pepper powder
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    some salt and mix well. leave this for 10 mins
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    take your second marinating ingredients
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    Take coriander leaves and green chillies in a blender
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    add in ginger garlic paste
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    puree them
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    Start by taking cheese in a bowl
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    mash them well
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    add in the ground masala
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    add in curd
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    cream
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    mix well
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    add in cornflour
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    salt
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    mix well
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    add in chicken
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    mix well and leave this to marinate overnight
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    now take some skewers
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    take the chicken out
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    skewer it
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    place it in a baking tray
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    Grill
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    flip over and grill again
     
     
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    done
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    serve by brushing it with some ghee or butter
     
     
     
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    Comments

    1. Shilpi Bose

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      Thanks for visiting my blog, this particular recipe drew my attention, I like the detailed description with the photos, will come back again.

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    2. meenakshi

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      mam i have got sunflame OTG , WANT TO MAKE THIS BUT HAVE NOT understood broil method can you please explain this so that ican go ahead with this recpie.
      thanks

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    3. Aarthi

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      @meenakshi

      Congrats on buying a new OTG..OTG's are heated by a coil or element that are fixed in the top and bottom of the oven. If you want broil mode, you should set it accordingly so that the top element alone heats up.So that the chicken or whatever gets nice colour and turns crispy. If you are baking, you need to heat both the element so that the cake bakes evenly. there will be options in the oven to do this..Hope this helps you..Come back if need any more assitance..

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    4. meenakshi

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      hello mam ,tommorrow i am planning to make this but again two question have arised first the oven should be preheated with both elements if i want to make this only on broiling mode , secondly on which rack should the chicken tray be placed in OTG for broiling?
      thanks

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    5. Aarthi

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      @meenakshi

      Heat the grill element alone..

      Place the tray in the top most rack. But don't make the chicken to touch the element

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    6. Subha

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      wow i just love your recipies, What OTG do u have ? I am planning to but one. Thank you 🙂

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    7. Aarthi

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      @SubhaI used a koryo 19 liter OTG oven for making this.

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    8. Anonymous

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      can this be done in microwave grill mode ?

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    9. Aarthi

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      @AnonymousIt should have convection mode.

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    10. Sameeha Basith

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      Hi how should i grill this in a convection mode pls assist thank u.

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    11. Aarthi

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      @Sameeha BasithSame method, just set the oven to convection mode and cook.

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    12. pari

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      Hi,which cheese can we use?

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    13. Anonymous

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      Should i add baking powder n cardamom powder too like how it was mentioned in your other post about murg malai kabab or are they optional?
      Please reply

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    14. Aarthi

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      @paricheddar cheese, amul cheese slice or cube will be good

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    15. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousyes they are optional..but add cardamom if u need..it enhances the flavour.

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    16. Anonymous

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      Hi

      I have tried your many recipes. Infact i find your way of cooking and explaining are very understanding and easy. thanks for sharing.

      for this recipe i wanted to know that i dont have OTG, i have inalsa microwave. can you pls explain me how to cook in microwave.

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    17. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousif u have microwave convection mode then you can make this, or else u cannot.

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    18. Soumya Murali

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      Can you post a recipe of a dip for this kebab??

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    19. Anonymous

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      Hi Aarthi. The baking tray used here is made of cast iron? Or can u please guide me on how should I purchase it. Is it oven based... I would like to try this dish...

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    20. Aarthi

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      @AnonymousThe baking tray came with my oven

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    21. Rajani Menon

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      Hi aarti. Nice recipe. If making this in a microwave do I have to only use convection mode or will have to use grill option also.

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    22. Aarthi

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      @Rajani MenonU can bake it in convention mode, then grill them.

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    23. Anonymous

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      Hi, its sanju, I have BBQ unit, how do I grill reshmi kebab on it, with foil,?

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    24. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousyes u can grill them, place a foil as you said. or you can place the skewer directly over it

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    25. Anonymous

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      Hi! In the recipe u hv mentioned to do it in grill mode...later mention convection mode...which one will be more perfect for this revipe

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    26. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousgrill mode is perfect

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    27. Moon Jashnani

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      Can we cook in tawa

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    28. Aarthi

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      @Moon Jashnaniyes u can cook, but you have to cook it on a very low heat

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    29. Anonymous

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      Hi, I tried this recipe the other day and it took almost an hour for it to get grilled even though my chicken pieces were small. When I tasted it after 30 min, the chicken was cooked well inside, but the outer marinating covering was stil having that raw taste and had not dried also. Please help me how I can avoid grilling chicken for such a long time as the final result is that the chicken tastes good, but it is not juicy and is hard.

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    30. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousif you cook it too long then it will turn hard. Did you place the tray on the top rack and did you marinate it well

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    31. Jamila Inayat

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      Hii..i tried it n dey turned out to b amzng..my hubby loved it..kp posting such amzng recipes..waiting for more chicken recipes frm ur syde

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    32. V

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      Hi Aarti,
      I am planning to make this kebab for a lunch potluck ( for 3-5 american teachers) and we are a family of 3.So how much chicken should i use for all of us? There are 3 more starters being contributed by others for the potluck.kindly reply.

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    33. Aarthi

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      @Vuse around 1 kg of boness chicken

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    34. aisha

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      Is it possible to fry instead of grill? Plz help

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    35. Aarthi

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      @aishano i am not sure..frying is not suggested

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    36. aisha

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      The recipe is superb. Bt i am nt good vd grilling cn i shallow fry it? Plzzzz help

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    37. Aarthi

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      @aishano i dont think frying works. u have to grill them

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    38. sohail khan

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      Hi aarthi i tried this but it was a big mess... I preheated oven for 10 mins in convection mode.. Then baked chickn for 8 mins both sides.. And then grilled for 5 mins but the chicken was nt cooked from inside... Pls help

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    39. Aarthi

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      @sohail khanyou can increase the cooking time them. First bake it in high temp, then reduce the temp and bake for longer

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    40. Anonymous

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      I once had chicken malai tikka at a hotel while travelling, since then I'm in love with this thing and always wished to prepare it myself. The way you elaborated the things are very good and I sure make this good stuff at home and no wonder it works perfectly, thank you.

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    41. Rajesh Kumar

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      that looks so yummy.. good to see you get back to blogging slowly and steadily !!! thanku for this Chicken Malai Tikka Roll Recipe

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    42. Rekha Menon

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      Hi, I want to serve these kebabs at a party but not sure of the power situation. So was wondering if I can cook them ahead of time and just before serving, I cook it on a tava. Would it work?

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    43. Aarthi

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      @Rekha Menonyes it will work

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    44. Anonymous

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      What is the fresh cream you told here ?

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    45. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousit is amul cream..u can use whipping cream as well

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    46. Ayshwarya Singh

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      This is very delicious, i have to eat this item at my friend house its really amazing and beautiful in taste. thanks for sharing. chowringhee satya niketan menu

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    47. plasterers bristol

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      Wow these look soo good. Bet they taste amazing. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

      Simon

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    48. Anonymous

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      my whipping cream is non diary....can i use it

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    49. Husna Fathima

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      Mam can we soak the skewer in water for sometime to prevent burning while cooking the chicken.

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    50. Karen Pinto

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      Hi Aarthi... I made this today for our new year's party n as like all ur recipes this too turned out so well... I had a lil concern.. Will u please guide me how to make this in a microwave... I tried both grill n combi mode n then finally i gt the required result.

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    51. Dur-e-shehwar

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      Yummy. Easy and tasty. Thanks.

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