Chicken
Tandoori
Ingredients:
Chicken – 600 grams
Red Chilli Powder – 1
tsp.
Lemon Juice – 60 ml.
Yoghurt – 100 grams
Cream – 100 grams.
Ginger/ Garlic Paste –
30 grams.
Cumin Powder – 1 tsp.
Garam Masala – 1 tsp.
Saffron – 1 gram
Orange Colouring – 1 drop
Salt – for seasoning
Method of Preparation:
1.
Preparation:
Clean & remove the skin of the chicken, make 3 deep incisions on breast
& thighs. On drumstick make 2. Prepare a paste of salt, red chilli and
lemon juice. Spread over the chicken evenly and keep aside for 15 minutes.
2.
Marinating:
Whisk yoghurt in a large bowl, add remaining ingredients and mix well. Rub the
chicken with the marinade. Refrigerate it for 6 hours.
3.
Cooking:
Roast in a moderately hot domestic oven (gas or electric for approximately 10
minutes. Alternately if using a charcoal grill, cook the chicken for about the
same time.
4.
Preheat the oven
to 350°F then cook for 10
minutes. Remove & hang the skewers to let the excess moisture drip off
(app. 4 – 5 min) baste with butter & roast again for 3 – 4 minutes for
additional cooking.