Here's a classic Malai Boti recipe:
Ingredients
_For the Marinade:_
1. 1 cup plain yogurt
2. 2 tablespoons lemon juice
3. 1 teaspoon ginger paste
4. 1 teaspoon garlic paste
5. 1 teaspoon cumin powder
6. 1 teaspoon coriander powder
7. 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
8. 1/2 teaspoon salt
9. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10. 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
11. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
_For the Malai Boti:_
1. 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
2. 1 cup heavy cream
3. 2 tablespoons butter
4. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5. 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
6. 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
7. Salt, to taste
8. Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
1. _Marinate Chicken:_
1. In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, ginger paste, garlic paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper.
2. Add chicken; mix well.
3. Cover; refrigerate 2-3 hours or overnight.
2. _Cook Chicken:_
1. Heat 1 tablespoon ghee or oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Remove chicken from marinade; cook until browned and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
3. _Make Malai Sauce:_
1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add flour; cook 1 minute.
3. Gradually add heavy cream; whisk until smooth.
4. Bring to simmer; cook until thickened (5-7 minutes).
5. Stir in garam masala powder, cardamom powder, and salt.
4. _Assemble Malai Boti:_
1. Add cooked chicken to Malai Sauce; mix well.
2. Simmer 2-3 minutes or until chicken coated in sauce.
3. Garnish with cilantro.
4. Serve with naan, parhata, or roti.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
1. _Calories:_ 420
2. _Protein:_ 30g
3. _Fat:_ 26g
4. _Saturated Fat:_ 14g
5. _Cholesterol:_ 80mg
6. _Sodium:_ 350mg