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plate of malai broccoli on skewers
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Air Fryer Malai Broccoli

Get your Indian appetizer fix with this creamy and tart Malai Broccoli Kebabs! Made with fresh broccoli and charred to perfection, this vegetarian dish is perfect for any occasion
Course Snacks & Appetizers
Cuisine Indian, North Indian
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 183kcal
Author Richa

Ingredients

  • 500 Grams Broccoli - Cut into Medium Sized Florets
  • ½ cup Hung Curd
  • ¼ cup Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Cashew Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • ½ teaspoon White Pepper Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala
  • ½ teaspoon Cardamom Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Cornflour
  • ½ teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Crushed Kasturi Methi
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt Adjust to Taste

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the marinade ingredients. Add broccoli florets to the marinade mixture, making sure they are evenly coated.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate it for 30 minutes to allow the flavours to infuse into the broccoli.
  • Thread the broccoli florets onto skewers, leaving just a little space between each floret.
  • Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes. Place the skewered broccoli florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Brush the broccoli pieces with oil and drizzle any remaining marinade juice over it.
  • Air fry the broccoli tikka for 5 minutes at 200C.
  • Remove the basket from the air fryer, turn the skewers over, and brush the broccoli with oil.
  • Place the basket back into the air fryer and continue frying for an additional 5-8 minutes, or until the broccoli is light golden and fully cooked.
  • Remove the skewers from the air fryer and serve hot along with some mint chutney!

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Notes

  • I recommend cooking these using skewers for that perfect grill! If you don’t have any, you can just place the florets directly in the airfryer basket but make sure to keep checking and turning them when needed. Be gentle so they retain their shape!
  • You can also make this recipe using a traditional oven but I’d advise you to keep a close eye so that you do not overcook the broccoli. An outdoor barbecue would work great too if you have one!
  • Drizzle any remaining marinade liquid onto the broccoli when airfrying so they’re nice and juicy and tender!

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1005IU | Vitamin C: 112mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg