Tandoori Malai Broccoli in Air Fryer

Name: Tandoori Malai Broccoli in Air Fryer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 TBSP - Cashew Nuts; 1 - Green Chilli - chopped (or to taste); 4 tsp - Water; ⅓ cup - Thick Yogurt (Dahi/Curd); ¼ tsp - Green Cardamom (Elaichi) Powder; 2 TBSP - Cheddar Cheese - grated; ¼ tsp - Black Pepper (Kali Mirch) Powder (or to taste); 1 tsp - Oil; ½ tsp - Salt (or to taste); ½ tsp - Cumin (Jeera) Powder; 1 TBSP - Ginger Garlic Paste; ¼ tsp - Garam Masala; 1 tsp - Roasted Dried Fenugreek Leaves (Kasuri Methi); 1 tsp - Lemon Juice (or to taste); 2 TBSP - Double Cream; 2 TBSP - Cornflour; 200 grams - Broccoli - cut into florets

Rashmi Gharat
Aug 11
5 min read

Who would know that this Air Fryer Broccoli recipe would taste so good! This Air Fryer Tandoori Malai Broccoli recipe is full of flavour and infused with aromatic spices like green cardamom / elaichi and dried fenugreek leaves / kasuri methi.

Air Fried Malai Broccoli skewers on a black plate, with charred edges and visible seasoning. Background includes a lemon and broccoli florets.

The use of thick yogurt / dahi, cashews and cream give this Air Fryer Tandoori Broccoli recipe a slight tangy taste and creamy texture while cheese, apart from making it slightly salty, helps spices to adhere to every nook and corner of broccoli floret making it ever so flavourful. And roasting Broccoli in Air Fryer gives it that just out of Tandoor look and feel. This Air Fryer Malai Broccoli is definitely a must try recipe and tastes exactly like you get in restaurants.

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Broccoli is often hailed as a superfood, but many struggle to enjoy its unique flavor. If you want to transform this nutrient-packed vegetable into something truly delightful, look no further than this Air Fryer Tandoori Malai Broccoli recipe. This Air Fryer Vegetable dish not only tastes amazing but also maintains your healthy eating habits. By blending creamy and crunchy elements, this easy Air Fryer recipe will revolutionize your experience with broccoli.

What is Malai Broccoli?

Ingredients for Air Fryer Tandoori Malai Broccoli: Broccoli in a white bowl surrounded by cashews, spices, herbs on a wooden background.

Malai Broccoli is a delicious blend of traditional Indian flavors and modern cooking techniques. “Malai” means cream in Hindi, it brings richness to dishes. In this easy Broccoli recipe, malai as well as cashew nuts are used to create a creamy texture that complements the earthy taste of broccoli. Cornflour and Cheese help the Yogurt (Dahi/Curd) marinade to stick to the broccoli. The combination of spices like Green Cardamom (Elaichi) Powder, Black Pepper (Kali Mirch) Powder, Cumin (Jeera) Powder, Garam Masala and Roasted Dried Fenugreek Leaves (Kasuri Methi) add depth and flavor, while using an Air Fryer ensures the outside is crispy, and the inside stays tender.

Tips for Perfect Creamy Broccoli

Prepare the Broccoli: Start by washing, draining and cutting the broccoli into small, equal bite-sized florets, ensuring even cooking.
Make the Marinade: In a bowl add cashew green chilli paste along with other marinade ingredients and mix until well-combined making sure there are no lumps.
Coat the Broccoli: Add the broccoli florets to the bowl, making sure each piece is generously coated with the marinade. This ensures maximum flavor in every bite. Then thread the broccoli florets on to the skewers.

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Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 200°C/390°F and preheat for about 3 minutes. This step is crucial for even cooking.
Air Fry Broccoli: Grease Air Fryer basket with some oil and place the coated broccoli skewers in it in a SINGLE layer. Cook for 10-12 mins. Turn them over halfway through to encourage even crispiness and brush some oil all over.
Check for Doneness: Cooked Malai Broccoli should be golden brown with crispy edges. If necessary, adjust the time depending on your air fryer’s model and performance. Crispy Air Fryer Tandoori Broccoli is ready to serve.

Using Air Fryer is a quick and convenient way to make this Tandoori Broccoli recipe. Air Fryers cook food up to 30% faster than conventional ovens. With the average Air Fryer, cooking a batch of Malai Broccoli takes about 10-12 minutes, so you can whip up this dish and have it ready when you need it.

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Serving Suggestions

Air Fryer Cheesy Malai Broccoli shines on its own as a starter / appetizer but can shine even brighter when paired with other dishes. Consider serving this Air Fryer Broccoli recipe alongside grilled chicken, fish, or a hearty salad. It also works wonderfully as part of a colorful vegetable platter. A sprinkle of fresh herbs can elevate the flavors of Tandoori Malai Broccoli even more.

Close up of Air Fried Tandoori Malai Broccoli skewers on a black plate, with a golden brown crust.

Velvety Malai & Spiced Broccoli Florets

In a world where healthy eating often feels repetitive, Air Fryer Malai Broccoli offers a refreshing change. With its creamy coating and crispy edges, this Indian Air Fryer dish is sure to win over even the pickiest eaters. Try making this delightful veg recipe in Air Fryer tonight and enjoy the journey from broccoli skeptic to fan.

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1 Cup = 250ml , 1 TBSP = 15ml, 1 tsp = 5ml

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Step-by-step instructions with photos for Tandoori Malai Broccoli in Air Fryer:

• Grind cashew nuts, green chilli and water to form a fine paste.

Air Fryer Tandoori Malai Broccoli - Method 1 - Blender jar with cashews and green chilies on a wooden surface.

• Add this to a large bowl along with thick yogurt (Dahi/Curd), green cardamom (Elaichi) powder, cheddar cheese, black pepper (Kali Mirch) powder, oil, salt, cumin (Jeera) powder, ginger garlic paste and garam masala.

Air Fryer Broccoli - Method 2 - Glass bowl with yogurt, spices, and ginger garlic paste on a rustic wooden surface.

• Crush roasted dried fenugreek leaves (Kasuri Methi) in your palm before adding to the bowl.

Air Fryer Tandoori Malai Broccoli Recipe - Method 3 - Hands crushing dried fenugreek leaves above a glass bowl on a wooden surface.

• Finally add lemon juice, double cream, cornflour and mix everything well.

Broccoli Recipe in Air Fryer - Method 4 - Hands mix cornflour and spices in a glass bowl with a red spatula on a wood surface.

• To this add broccoli florets.

Tandoori Broccoli Recipe - Method 5 - Hands pour broccoli florets with red spatula into a bowl.

• Generously coat each floret with the marinade.

Air Fryer Tandoori Broccoli - Method 6 - Hands mix broccoli and marinade in a glass bowl with a red spatula.

• Preheat the Air Fryer at 200°C/390°F for 3 mins and thread broccoli florets on to the skewers.

Broccoli in air fryer - Method 7 - Hands threading marinated broccoli onto a skewer over a glass bowl on a wooden surface.

• Grease Air Fryer basket with some oil.

Malai broccoli recipe in Air Fryer - Method 8 - Hand brushing oil inside air fryer basket on wooden surface.

• Arrange the Broccoli skewers in the basket in a SINGLE layer.

Air fryer broccoli recipe - Method 9 - Hand placing skewered broccoli in an air fryer, wooden surface background.

• Air Fry Broccoli skewers at 200°C/390°F for 10-12 mins.

Air fryer tandoori malai broccoli - Method 10 - Air fryer basket with skewered broccoli inside, set against a wooden background.

• Turn them over halfway through.

Air fryer malai broccoli - Method 11 - Hands turning skewered broccoli in an air fryer.

• Brush some oil all over and continue with Air Frying.

Easy broccoli recipe in Air Fryer - Method 12 - Hand applying oil with brush to broccoli skewers in an air fryer basket.

• Delicious, Flavourful and Aromatic Air Fried Tandoori Malai Broccoli is ready in 10-12 mins.

Cheesy malai broccoli in Air Fryer - Method 13 - Air fried Tandoori Malai Broccoli on skewers in a black air fryer basket.

• Enjoy on its own or alongside grilled chicken, fish, or a side salad.

Air Fryer Malai Broccoli - Method 14 - Golden Air Fried broccoli skewers on a black plate. Crispy texture suggests a savory flavor.

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