Malai Broccoli

Creamy Malai Broccoli - a delicious appetizer with spiced marinade, yogurt, and cheese. Quick and easy, perfect for parties or wraps!

Recipe Source Link:https://www.mygingergarlickitchen.com/malai-broccoli/

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

» For Malai Broccoli

• 500 grams broccoli, cut into medium-sized florets
• 1/4 cup hung curd or cream cheese
• 1/4 cup soaked cashews
• 2 green chilies
• 4 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1-inch piece of ginger, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
• Some mint leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh cream
• 2 processed cheese slices
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon chaat masala
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon mustard oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Salt, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon crushed kasuri methi
• Oil for spraying

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

» How to Make Malai Broccoli

1. In a blender, add hung curd or cream cheese, soaked cashews, green chilies, garlic cloves, and chopped ginger. Also add coriander leaves and mint leaves.
2. Blend until smooth. Now, add fresh cream and processed cheese slices and blend again until smooth.
3. In a large mixing bowl, add yogurt, salt, black pepper, chaat masala, and garam masala powder. Also, add mustard oil, lemon juice, and the blended mixture.
4. Then add crushed kasuri methi, and whisk everything well to combine. the blended mixture. Add the broccoli florets to the marinade mixture and mix well to coat evenly.
5. Once coated, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate for 30 minutes to infuse the flavors. After marinating, transfer the broccoli florets to a parchment-lined baking tray. Make sure to leave a little space between each floret. Alternatively, you can also thread the broccoli pieces onto wooden skewers. Drizzle the remaining marinade over the broccoli florets for extra flavor.
6. Spray with oil and bake for 15 minutes in a preheated oven at 200°C, or until the broccoli is light golden and fully cooked. You can also air fry or pan-fry them.
7. Once done, remove the baking tray from the oven. Your delicious malai broccoli is ready! Serve it hot with mint-coriander chutney and enjoy!

RECIPE NOTES

1. Air Fryer: To air-fry, preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Place the marinated broccoli in a single layer, spray with some oil, and air fry for 10-12 minutes, shaking halfway through for even browning. And your air fryer Malai Broccoli is ready.
2. Pan Fry: To pan-fry, heat a little oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the marinated broccoli and cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the florets are golden and tender.