Air fryer Malai Broccoli Tikka | Broccoli in Air fryer | Tandoori malai broccoli in an Air fryer| How to make malai broccoli in air fryer with step by step instructions 

Air fryer Malai Broccoli Tikka | Broccoli in Air fryer is a fusion, Indian style  delicious appetizer/starter prepared by marinating broccoli florets in a flavourful, creamy white sauce and then grilled in an Air fryer or oven.

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Air fryer Malai Broccoli Tikka | Broccoli in Air fryer, a welcome change

If you are bored of making and serving the same old Paneer and vegetable tikka at your parties and get togethers, try this delicious broccoli recipe for a welcome change.

More reasons to LOVE this Air fryer Malai Broccoli Tikka

~ gluten-free
~ easy to make
~ air fryer friendly
~ tasty vegetarian appetizer
~ a delicious way to eat broccoli
~ subtle hint with aroma of spices

Ingredients Required

Broccoli –  fresh broccoli is highly recommended for beautiful green color and taste, however you can use frozen too.

Cashew Paste: A smooth, white, creamy paste made of cashews, ginger, garlic, green cardamom soaked in hot water.

Curd: You may use plain, thick, hung curd for the marinade for the best results.

Cheese: Use grated processed,  parmesan, cheddar, or any other cheese you prefer.

Seasoning:  Salt, pepper powder, roasted jeera/cumin powder, granulated white sugar, garam masala powder and fresh coriander leaves

Besan/gram flour: It helps thicken the marinade and amazing texture to the broccoli.

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Air fryer Malai Broccoli Tikka | Broccoli in Air fryer

Air fryer Malai Broccoli | Broccoli in Air fryer is a fusion, Indian style  delicious appetizer/starter prepared by marinating broccoli florets in a flavourful, creamy white sauce and then grilled in an Air fryer or oven

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: air fryer malai broccoli, brocolli in air fryer, tandoori malai broccoli

Ingredients

• 250 gram fresh broccoli florets
• ¼ Cup cashews kaju
• 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
• 3 garlic cloves
• ½ teaspoon green cardamom powder
• ¼ Cup plain Curd
• ¼ Cup grated processed cheese
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder jeera powder
• ½ teaspoon powdered white sugar or caster sugar
• ½ teaspoon Garam Masala
• ½ teaspoon pepper powder
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves
• Oil

Instructions

For blanching broccoli florets

• Boil water in a saucepan. To this add salt.
• Add broccoli florets. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Transfer it to a colander to drain all the water. Once done, immediately put it into a bowl full of ice-cold water to retain the colour and stop it from further cooking.
• Remove and place it again on colander. Rest it for 15 minutes to drain all the excess liquid.

Make cashew paste

• Soak cashews, ginger, garlic, and cardamom in hot water for 15 minutes. Blend to make a smooth paste.

Prepare marinade

• Combine cashew paste, hung curd, spices, seasoning, coriander leaves and cheese. Mix nicely!
• Add broccoli florets and let it coat nicely with prepared hung curd marinade.
• Preheat your Air fryer for 3 minutes at 200°C. Place marinated brocolli florets on a parchment paper leaving a little bit space in between.
• Air Fry for 15 minutes, turning the broccoli florets halfway through the cooking time.
• Or you can bake in a pre heated OTG @200°C for 15 to 20 minutes turning the broccoli florets halfway through the cooking time.

   
• Once done with one batch, repeat the same process for remaining florets.
• Carefully remove cooked brocolli florets from basket and place on serving tray and serve hot.

Notes

1. Do not over cook the broccoli while blanching. Quick 2 minutes of boiling to get rid of that rawness is good enough.

2. This is a non spicy version of brocolli malai tikka. You can always adjust the spice level by increasing the amount of red chilli powder or by adding green chilli paste.

3. You can cook or grill malai broccoli in a grill pan over the stove top.

4. Malai Broccoli Tikka is best consumed fresh and hot. Because once cold, it looses its crunchiness.

Step by step instructions and pictorial presentation to make Air fryer Malai Broccoli Tikka | Broccoli in Air fryer

For blanching broccoli florets

Boil water in a saucepan. To this add salt.
Add broccoli florets. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

Transfer it to a colander to drain all the water. Once done, immediately put it into a bowl full of ice-cold water to retain the colour and stop it from further cooking.

Remove and place it again on colander. Rest it for 15 minutes to drain all the excess liquid.

 Make cashew paste

Soak cashews, ginger, garlic, and cardamom in hot water for 15 minutes. Blend to make a smooth paste.

Prepare marinade 

Combine cashew paste, hung curd, seasoning, spices, coriander leaves and cheese. Mix nicely!

Add broccoli florets and let it coat nicely with prepared hung curd marinade.

Preheat your Air fryer for 3 minutes at 200°C. Place marinated brocolli florets on a parchment paper leaving a little bit space in between.

Air Fry for 15 minutes, turning the broccoli florets halfway through the cooking time.

Or you can bake in a pre heated OTG @200°C for 15 to 20 minutes turning the broccoli florets halfway through the cooking time.

Once done with one batch, repeat the same process for remaining florets.

Carefully remove cooked brocolli florets from basket and place on serving tray and serve hot.

Serving Suggestion

1. Malai Broccoli Tikka tastes great with mint chutney. You can serve it with any dipping sauce of your choice.

2. Broccoli Tikka makes an excellent component for tacos, veg buddha bowls or with some salad.

Special Notes

1. Do not over cook the broccoli while blanching. Quick 2 minutes of boiling to get rid of that rawness is good enough.

2. This is a non spicy version of brocolli malai tikka. You can always adjust the spice level by increasing the amount of red chilli powder or by adding green chilli paste.

3. You can cook or grill malai broccoli in a grill pan over the stove top.

4. Malai Broccoli Tikka is best consumed fresh and hot. Because once cold, it looses its crunchiness.