# Malai Tawa Iffa Chicken

This creamy, juicy, and protein-packed Malai Tawa Iffa Chicken is a healthier crossover of Malai Tawa Boti and Iffa Chicken.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 500 g Boneless chicken thigh, cubed
- 150 g Thick curd / Greek yogurt
- 1.5 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
- 1.5 tsp Green chilli paste
- 3 tbsp Coriander stems & leaves, chopped
- 1.5 tsp Coriander powder
- 1.5 tsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp Chilli flakes
- to taste Salt
- 0.75 tsp Black pepper
- 1.5 tbsp Lemon juice
- 3 egg whites Boiled egg whites
- 30 g Grated cheese (mozzarella + cheddar mix) or 1 cheese slice
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 5 tbsp Skim milk
- as needed Hot water
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tsp Oil spray or oil
- 1 medium Onion, medium, thinly sliced
- 2 Green chillies, slit
- Fresh coriander for garnish
- Chaat masala

## Instructions

1. Mix together Greek yogurt or hung curd with crushed ginger garlic chili, chopped coriander leaves and stems, lemon juice, coriander powder, chili flakes, garam masala, salt, and pepper.
2. Use the mixture to marinate boneless cubes of chicken thigh for at least an hour.
3. Make the signature Iffa sauce by blending together boiled egg whites, garlic cloves, cheese, skim milk, salt, honey, and hot water until you get a thick but pourable consistency.
4. Set the Iffa sauce aside.
5. Brush or spray your pan with very little oil.
6. Add in the marinated chicken with all the leftover marinade.
7. Cook this on a medium flame, stirring occasionally.
8. Cook until the chicken first releases water, then the oil separates, and you get a nice thick gravy.
9. Add in thinly sliced onion, some slit green chilies, and a sprinkling of chaat masala.
10. Mix this well.
11. Drizzle over half of the creamy sauce.
12. Cover and cook for about 30 seconds to a minute on low flame.
13. Switch off heat and garnish with some chopped coriander leaves.
14. Pour over some more of the creamy sauce and serve it up with a flaky paratha or roti.

## Equipment

- Pan
- Blender

## Tips

- Marinate chicken for at least an hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- Keep the Iffa sauce thick but pourable.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT69SGkiQpA/?igsh=MXhhanNpNThlZ3Iwaw==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2674d63b-48d2-4cb7-bfbc-4f7f350efeec
- Extracted: 2026-02-18

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