Malai Tawa Chicken
Chatpata Mayo Malai Tawa Chicken
Tender, juicy chicken pieces marinated in a creamy blend of yogurt, cream, and mayo with aromatic Pakistani spices, cooked to perfection on a tawa with a smoky finish.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
chicken tikka pieces (boneless)
1000 g
yogurt
360 ml
cream
120 ml
mayonnaise
60 ml
salt
1 tsp
black pepper
1 tsp
red chilli flakes
1 tbsp
roasted cumin (ground)
1 tbsp
roasted coriander (ground)
1 tbsp
chaat masala
1 tsp
garlic
5 cloves
ginger
20 g
fresh coriander (chopped)
2 tbsp
fresh mint (chopped)
2 tbsp
green chillis
5 pcs
lemon juice
4 tbsp
kasuri methi
1.5 tsp
Mint Mayo Dip
mayonnaise
120 ml
salt
0.25 tsp
black pepper
0.25 tsp
ginger powder
0.125 tsp
garlic paste
0.5 tsp
lemon juice
2 tbsp
mint coriander green chilli paste
3.5 tbsp
Instructions
Prepare the marinade
Combine yogurt, cream, mayonnaise, and all spices to create the flavorful marinade.
Marinate the chicken
Coat chicken pieces thoroughly with the prepared marinade and let them absorb flavors.
Heat the pan
Heat a tawa or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the chicken
Place marinated chicken pieces on the hot tawa and cook, turning occasionally until golden and cooked through.
Prepare mint mayo dip
Mix mayonnaise with salt, pepper, ginger powder, garlic paste, lemon juice, and herb paste for a refreshing dip.
Give the chicken smoke flavor
Place a piece of hot coal in a small bowl inside the pan with chicken, add a drop of oil, and cover to infuse smoky flavor.
Garnish and serve
Garnish the chicken with fresh green chillis, lemon wedges, and coriander. Serve hot with mint mayo dip.
Original recipe
Storage
Store in airtight container. Reheat gently to avoid drying out the chicken.
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