Recipe

Chicken Tikka
(चिकन टिक्का)

Recipe Contributed By: Shivani Sinha , London, UK

 Ingredients

Live natural yogurt (curd) - 1 pint or 2 cup
Cumin powder - 1 tbsp
Garam masala - 1 tbsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Haldi powder - 1 tsp
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Lemon - 1
Garlic - 8 cloves (crushed)
Ginger - 1" piece (grated)
Red food colour - as desired (optional)
Chicken Breasts - 4 (cubed)
Lemon wedges - 4 (for garnishing)

 Method of Preparation

1. Mix the spices, colouring, lemon juice, ginger and garlic into a paste with a little water.

2. Stir in well with the yogurt to make a tandoori marinade.

3. Marinate the chicken in the marinade for 2-6 hours.

4. Preheat the oven to it's highest heat for at least 20 minutes.

5. Shake off excess marinade and place chicken pieces on skewers on a wire rackin the oven.

6. Cook for 15-20 minutes and check if the chicken is cooked by piercing the thickest piece with a skewer. If the juices run clear it's cooked.

7. Serve with a wedge of lemon.

 Notes and Tips