You Need These Tangy, Herby Chicken Malai Tikka Rolls

Name: You Need These Tangy, Herby Chicken Malai Tikka Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 large chicken breast, cut into 2-inch cubes; 3 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp + ½ tsp salt, divided; 1-inch piece of ginger; 2 cloves garlic; 1-2 green chilis, to taste; ¼ cup Greek yogurt; 3 Tbsp whipping cream (35%); ¼ tsp black pepper; ⅛ tsp white pepper; ½ tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried fenugreek; 1 Tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped; 1 piece charcoal, for smoking (optional); 1 Tbsp neutral oil or ghee, used for smoking (optional); 3 Tbsp melted unsalted butter; 1 bunch cilantro; 1 bunch mint; 1 clove garlic; ¾-inch piece ginger; 5 Tbsp lemon juice; 1-2 green chilis; 1-2 Tbsp water, as needed; ¼ tsp salt; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro; 2 tsp lemon juice; ¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste; 3 frozen paratha; Parchment paper, for wrapping

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:20min

Chicken Malai Tikka Rolls are a popular snack found on the busy streets of Delhi, and also across Northern India and Pakistan. Marinated in a yogurt, cream and aromatic spice mixture, it’ll be hard to resist eating the chicken fresh off the grill before rolling them in a herby chutney and tangy onion filled, flaky paratha! While the charcoal smoking step is optional, it adds a uniquely smoky flavour to the dish that we absolutely recommend.Related: The Best Hakka Chicken Fried Rice

Updated at: Sat, 13 Dec 2025 08:29:29 GMT