Every year, the IPL unites Cricket fans around the world in their love for cricket and loyalty toward their favourite teams. Every match is a great excuse to party as friends gather in each other’s homes to cheer on their favourite teams. And what’s a party without delicious food?
This year, we’re adding a delicious twist to your cheering: our #MatchKaStarter range of special marinades for each team, that you can cook in a matter of minutes right before the match starts! Plus, we asked our chefs how you could jazz up these dishes even further, and they did not disappoint. Look out for their recipes and impress yourself and your guests!
HUM SAARE HAI MUMBAIYA!
Spicy and tangy, just like a Mumbaikar! Delectable Mumbaiya Chilli Chicken marinated in authentic oriental flavours for the ultimate Mumbai Indians fan.
Chef’s Protip: Mumbaiya Quesadilla
Grab a tortilla, layer it with some sauteed bell peppers, cheese, and the meat from the Chilli Chicken. Top it with another tortilla, roast for about 3 minutes on both sides, and serve.
FIT FOR THE KINGS (AND THEIR FANS)!
Transport yourself to the streets of Amritsar with the authentic Punjabi flavours of Punjabi Tandoori Chicken. Perfect for the Kings XI Punjab and their fans.
Chef’s Protip: Punjabi Sliders
Cook the meat and shred it to make smaller pieces. Cut pav in half horizontally and spread mint chutney on both sides. Add a layer of meat, a few onion rings, and a squeeze of lemon, cover, and serve.
CHALO DILLI!
Creamy with a hint of spice. Meet Dilli Ka Afghani Chicken – so rich and creamy, you might get distracted from the Delhi Capitals’ innings.
Chef’s Protip: Pinwheel them!
Slather a paratha with spicy mint or garlic chutney, Add a row of the meat and season with sliced onions and a squeeze of lemon. Roll up the paratha and slice into 1cm disks. Serve with more chutney.
GET READY FOR A SUPER TIME!
Super flavours for the Chennai Super Kings and their fans. All of Chennai’s favourite flavours in the authentic Chennai Fish Tikka.
Chef’s Protip: Let’s Nacho!
Arrange a pile of nachos on an oven-friendly dish. Top with the cooked meat and a generous sprinkling of cheese. Broil in an oven until the cheese melts. Top with salsa and sour cream, and serve.
MADE FOR ROYALTY!
Lamb mince marinated in herbs and spices that will delight even a maharajah! If you’re a fan of the Rajasthan Royals, enjoy this delicious Royals Chapli Kebab.
Chef’s Protip: Kebab Pickled Bites
Once cooked, cut each kebab into quarters and thread it on to a toothpick with a pickled onion or an olive. Serve with mint chutney or yogurt dip.
RIDE ON WITH THE KNIGHTS!
Kolkata Knight Riders’ fans, unite! Cheer on your favourite team with Kolkata Chicken Cutlets and panko-crumbed Kolkata Fish Fingers in 100% authentic Bangla flavours.
Chef’s Protip: Fish Hot Dog
Fry the fish fingers and place them in a hot dog bun. Season generously with ketchup and mustard. For the chicken cutlets, you could replicate the same flavours in pav or a tea bun for a mini burger.
RISE UP TO DELICIOUS FLAVOUR
Fans of the Sunrisers Hyderabad will love the rich and creamy Hyderabadi Prawns Zaffrani that combines the creaminess of cashews and the richness of saffron.
Chef’s Protip: Lettuce Taco
Once the Prawns Zaffrani is cooked, add it in the centre of whole lettuce leaves along with some chopped onion, sauteed bell peppers, salsa, and sour cream for a healthy version of tacos.
TAKE ON THE ROYAL CHALLENGE
Fans of the Royal Challengers Bangalore will love the spicy Bangalore Peri Peri Chicken – moist chicken drumsticks dripping with a spicy marinade of bird’s eye chilli, citrus peel, pepper, and herbs.
Chef’s Protip: Peri Peri Pizza
Once the chicken is cooked, tear the meat off the bone, and add it to a ready pizza base along with pizza sauce, cheese, and your favourite toppings. Cook in a 180-degree celsius oven for 12-15 minutes and serve hot!
We hope you’re all set for this IPL season. Our #MatchKaStarter range of IPL marinades will surely make cheering for your team more delicious than ever. Explore the entire #MatchKaStarter range here.