By Rajlakshmi
March 13, 2026
Dhaba style malai chaap is a flavourful curry loaded with spices and the goodness of cream. It is super delicious and easy to make. Here is the recipe!
6 soya chaap sticks ½ tsp ginger garlic paste ½ cup curd 2 tbsp cream 1 capsicum ¼ cup paneer,grated 4 red chilies, grated 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp garam masala ½ tsp red chili powder 1 tsp tandoori masala Salt to taste ½ tsp kasoori methi Handful of coriander leaves, chopped 4 onions (sliced) Half lemon
First take soya sticks and cut them into small to medium pieces. Preheat your oven to 200°C.
Take a bowl and add curd, kasoori methi, ginger garlic paste and salt. Add the soya chaap pieces and marinate them for 20 to 25 minutes.
Place marinated soya chaap sticks on a baking sheet atop a tray. Add the diced capsicum.
Bake it for 15-20 minutes one side at a time. Add garam masala, tandoori masala, red chili powder, cream, grated paneer and salt to taste.
Let it marinate for 20 to 25 minutes. Place the chaap back on the baking tray and bake for 8-10 minutes more.
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve with coriander chutney, onion slices and sliced lemon.