Tandoori chicken is probably the most famous Indian chicken dish after the 'Butter chicken', in India as well as all over the world. Chicken is marinated in hung yogurt and some select spices and is usually cooked in a round grill over charcoal (The Tandoor) .Hence the name Tandoori chicken. However this can be also prepared at home in a convection oven or in a grill pan . It is a very popular appetizer or a party snack.
Preparation time : 20 mins
for hung curd (2 to 3 hrs)
Marination time : 30 mins
Cooking time : 20 to 25 mins
Serves : 2
INGREDIENTS :
Chicken thighs 2 nos or drumsticks 4 nos
For the marination :
Turmeric powder 1/2 spoon
Red chilly powder 1 Tsp
Tandoori masala 1 tsp
Ginger garlic paste 4 tsp
Lemon juice 1 Tbsp
Gram flour roasted 3 to 4 Tbsp
Hung curd 1 cup
Cooking Oil 2 tsp
Butter for basting
Salt to taste
Chat masala as per taste
Onion rings and lemon slices for garnish
METHOD :
1. Clean, Wash the chicken and make diagonal slits on it for the marinade to seep in. Keep aside.
2. In a muslin cloth hang some plain yogurt or curds to dry out its moisture, for around 4 to 5 hrs. Most recipes say 30 mins is enough but my experience is it needs 4 to 5 hrs, else chicken can be watery.
3. In a bowl mix together Oil, hung curd, lemon juice, turmeric, ginger-garlic paste, red chilli powder, salt and the tandoori masala and roasted gram flour paste. Check the taste. Adjust spice levels to suit your palate.
4. Mix well to form a very thick and homogenous paste.
5. Apply this smooth and thick paste all over the chicken. Ensure to apply it within the slits as well so marinate seeps in well ,
6. Rerigerate it for 30 mins to marinate well
7. Remove from refrigerator, You can either cook in a convection oven for 20 to 25 mins on 200 deg Celcius or Heat a grill pan and once it is very hot grill the chicken on slow flame on the pan.
8. Keep turning occasionally and basting it with butter to get flavour.
9. Once the chicken is cooked and got the typical tandoori brown grilled colour, it is ready.
10. Sprinkle some chat masala on top of the chicken.
11. Garnish with onion rings and a slice of lemon. Maybe some mint leaves.
12. Serve HOT . Enjoy as is or serve some mint yogurt chutney as an accompaniment.
9. Once the chicken is cooked and got the typical tandoori brown grilled colour, it is ready.
10. Sprinkle some chat masala on top of the chicken.
11. Garnish with onion rings and a slice of lemon. Maybe some mint leaves.
12. Serve HOT . Enjoy as is or serve some mint yogurt chutney as an accompaniment.
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