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How To Make Tandoori Chicken

How To Make Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori chicken is a popular Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani dish consisting of roasted chicken prepared with yogurt and spices which is called as Tandoori Spices. The name comes from the type of cylindrical clay oven, a tandoor, in which the dish is traditionally prepared. Tandoori Chicken is a dish of Mughlai cuisine. It was popular among the noble families and Nawab families.

Ingredients (serves 2)

• Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Garlic(Minced) - 1 teaspoon
• Ginger Paste - 1 teaspoon
• Kasuri methi - 2 tablespoon
• Red Chilli Powder - As per taste
• Salt - As per taste
• Vegetable Oil - 2 tablespoon
• Yoghurt - 1 Cup
• Chicken drumsticks - 6
• Lemon juice - 4 tablespoon
• Tandoori chicken masala - 1/2 packet

Cooking Time - 1.00 Hrs

Preparation Time - 0.50 Hrs

Steps to Prepare

• Step 1 Clean the drumsticks and marinate with lemon juice and salt and then using a sharp knife, cut slashes in the flesh to allow the marination to penetrate and keep aside for 1 hour.Take a bowl and mix the yoghurt, tandoori masala, Red chili powder, garam masala powder, ginger & garlic paste, kasuri methi & food color and then pour the mixture over the chicken and rub it into the flesh, turning the chicken several times.
• Step 2 Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking. The chicken may be grilled or roasted.
• Step 3 If using a charcoal grill, prepare a fire for direct-heat cooking. Position the grill rack 5 inches from the fire. Allow the coals to burn until white ash covers them and the heat is moderate. Remove the chicken from the marinade, pressing lightly to extract excess marinade, and brush with oil. Place the chicken pieces on a well-oiled grill rack and; grill, covered, with the vents open, turning 3 or 4 times, 45 minutes or until the juices run clear when a piece is pierced near the bone with a knife.
• Step 4 If roasting, pre-heat the oven to 450 F or 230 C degree. Place the chicken on a rack in a roasting pan, brush with oil, and cook, turning once, 25 to 30 minutes until the juices run clear when a piece is pierced near the bone with a knife.

Serving Tips: Serve Hot with sliced Onion and Lemon wedges

Notes : This recipe can be served as appetizer or dinner.

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