Hariyali Boti (Green Tikka)
A short home-style guide to Hariyali Boti (Green Tikka), with steps for the usual way and for the air fryer. Basics like salt, oil, haldi, red chilli, cumin, garam masala, ginger-garlic, vinegar, chilli sauce and ketchup are assumed.
Ingredients
- Chicken (Murghi)No chicken? Use mutton or beef (cook longer), or soya chunks.
- Mint (Pudina)No mint? Use extra fresh coriander.
- Fresh coriander (Hara dhaniya)No fresh coriander? Use skip it, or use fresh mint.
- Green chilli (Hari mirch)No green chilli? Use red chilli flakes or extra red chilli powder.
- Yogurt (Dahi)No yogurt? Use milk with 1 tsp lemon juice, rested 10 minutes.
On the grill
- Blend mint, coriander and green chilli with yogurt.
- Marinate chicken in it, then grill until tender.
In the air fryer (about 40 min)
- Blend mint, coriander and green chilli with yogurt and marinate chicken in it.
- Air fry at 200°C for 12 to 14 minutes, turning halfway, until tender.
Air fryer tip: Use short skewers that fit inside the basket, or cook the pieces without skewers.
Air fryer basics: Heat the air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes first. Don't fill the basket more than halfway. Brush or spray a little oil. Turn or shake halfway. Use paper liners with holes. Air fryers vary, so check a few minutes early the first time.