Malai Chicken With Gravy – A Creamy, Comforting North Indian Delight || Air Fryer addition
If you love rich, creamy, melt-in-the-mouth chicken recipes, then Malai Chicken with Gravy is going to become your new favourite. This dish is a beautiful blend of subtle spices, tender chicken, and a silky smooth creamy base that feels luxurious without being too heavy. The word malai literally means cream, and the name perfectly sums up the soul of this recipe — soft, mild, and irresistibly creamy. Let’s walk through the story, flavours, ingredients, and method behind this classic dish. Ingredients Here are the ingredients for Malai Chicken with Gravy (easy, home-style version): For the chicken marinade 500 g chicken (preferably boneless or mixed pieces) ½ cup curd 4 tbsp fresh cream (malai) 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste ½ tsp black pepper ½ tsp garam masala Salt to taste For the gravy 2 tbsp ghee or oil 2 medium onions (roughly chopped) 1 green chilli 8–10 cashews (soaked for 10–15 minutes) 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste ½ cup cream ½ cup milk (add m...