Malai Chicken

Ingredients

500g boneless chicken cubes1/4 cup fresh cream1/4 cup yogurt1 tablespoons lemon juiceSalt to tasteGreen chillies to taste20g ginger20g garlic cloves1/2 tablespoon garam masala1 tablespoon qasuri / dry methi leaves2 tablespoons corn starch1 teaspoon cashew nut powder1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder1/4 cup white cheddar cheese1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander.

Steps

Blend all the above ingredients except the chicken, cream, cheese and fresh coriander until fine.Add to the chicken.Add the cream, cheese and coriander. Mix well.Marinate overnight or minimum 6 hours.Smoke the chicken by adding a small foil or steel bowl to the middle of the chicken. Add a small red hot coal to the bowl and few drops of oil until you see it start smoke.Close the lid immediately and allow the chicken to soak up that smoke for about a minute.Remove the steel bowl, and discard the coal.Skewer the chicken onto sticks.Shallow pan fry, grill or airfry until done.Serve with loads of lemon juice.