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Tandoori chicken (tandoori murghi) recipe

Ingredients (nutrition)

  • 3 lb chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon crushed ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • vegetable oil for greasing

Preparation (instructions)

  1. Prick and slash chicken to allow penetration of marinade.
  2. Place chicken in a non metallic shallow dish. Set aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix well yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, ginger, coriander, cayenne pepper, cloves, cardamom, salt and pepper.
  4. Pour marinade over chicken.
  5. Cover with cling film and chill for 24 hours.
  6. Remove chicken and place on greased grill rack.
  7. Grill for 45-50 minutes under medium heat.
  8. Serve with cucumber slices and naan bread or pita bread.

Servings: 4

Main Courses Dishes: Chicken Turkey Duck & Other Poultry Recipes