Malai Boti Recipe

 

Malai Boti is a popular Pakistani dish known for its creamy and flavorful marinade. Here's a simple recipe for making Malai Boti at home:

Ingredients:

For Marinade:

• 500 grams boneless chicken, cut into cubes
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup fresh cream (malai)
• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon white pepper powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust according to your spice preference)
• Salt to taste
• Juice of 1 lemon

For Cooking:

• Skewers (wooden or metal, if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes)
• Cooking oil or ghee for basting

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, fresh cream, ginger-garlic paste, white pepper powder, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well to form a smooth marinade.

2. Add the chicken cubes to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to meld.

3. Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.

4. Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto skewers.

5. If you're using a grill, brush it with a little oil to prevent sticking. If you're using an oven, you can place the skewers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

6. Cook the skewers on the grill or in the oven, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking. Baste the chicken with oil or ghee to keep it moist.

7. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked and has a nice char on the edges. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes, depending on the heat of your grill or oven.

8. Once done, remove the skewers from the heat and let them rest for a few minutes.

9. Serve the Malai Boti hot with naan or rice. You can garnish it with chopped coriander and a drizzle of lemon juice if desired.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Malai Boti!

Chapli kabob

 Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef or lamb
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust according to spice preference)
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 egg (optional, for binding)
• 1/4 cup cooking oil (for frying)

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped onion, chopped tomato, cilantro, mint leaves, green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt.

2. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined. You can use your hands for this, ensuring that all the spices and herbs are evenly distributed.

3. If you find the mixture too loose, you can add an egg to help bind the ingredients together. This step is optional.

4. Take a handful of the mixture and shape it into a flat, round kebab. Repeat until all the mixture is used.

5. Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.

6. Carefully place the shaped kebabs in the hot oil and fry until they are golden brown and cooked through. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes per side.

7. Once cooked, remove the kebabs from the pan and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

8. Serve the Chapli Kebabs hot with naan, raita, or your favorite chutney.