Submitted by: Simmi Gupta
Rated: 4 out of 5 by 23 members Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes Ready In: 1 Day 45 Minutes
Yields: 4 servings
';This is an authentic recipe for Tandoori chicken. Serve with long grain Basmati rice, cucumber salad, grilled veggies, roasted corn on the cob and finish off the meal with Kulfi (Indian ice cream).';
INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds chicken, cut into
pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, juiced
1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh
ginger root
2 teaspoons garam
masala
1 teaspoon cayenne
pepper
1 teaspoon yellow food
coloring
1 teaspoon red food
coloring
2 teaspoons finely
chopped cilantro
1 lemon, cut into wedges
DIRECTIONS:
1. Remove skin from chicken pieces, and cut slits into them lengthwise. Place in a shallow dish. sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt and lemon juice. Set aside 20 minutes.
2. In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, and cayenne pepper. Mix until smooth. Stir in yellow and red food coloring. Spread yogurt mixture over chicken. Cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 24 hours (the longer the better).
3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium high heat, and lightly oil grate.
4. Cook chicken on grill until no longer pink and juices run clear. Garnish with cilantro and lemon wedges.Can u pl give me the best tandoori chicken recipe?
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thank youCan u pl give me the best tandoori chicken recipe?
Ingredients
1 spring chicken, cut into 2 large pieces
Combine together:
1 1/2 tbsp lime juice
Salt to taste
1 cup whipped yoghurt(curd)
2 tsp garlic paste
2 tsp ginger paste
2 tsp green chilli paste
2 tsp coriander powder
2 tsp tomato sauce
2 tsp red chilli powder
1 1/2 tsp cumin powder
2 1/2 tsp tandoori masala powder(See ';Pickles and Spice Mixes'; section)
Oil/ghee(clarified butter) for brushing the bird
Method
Make slanting gashes on the chicken on all sides.
Marinate the chicken in the combined masala for
about 4 hours.
Prepare a baking dish and brush the bottom of the
dish with a little oil.
Carefully place the chicken pieces in the center of
the dish and brush with some ghee on top.
Pour any remaning marinade into the dish and bake
in a moderate oven at 375 deg F till the chicken is
done and becomes golden brown at the top.
You might have to turn the chicken over a couple
of times to get a uniform browning effect.
Serve garnished with coriander leaves and lemon
wedges.
yes
use the masala in the chicken and then cook them in your oven for about 2 hr when they look brow and smell testy take them out..
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