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Tandoori Chicken

Prep30 min
Cook45 min
Total1h 15m
Servings8
DifficultyEasy
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 clove galic (crushed)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon gram masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 chilli powder
  • salt
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add the garlic, ginger, paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, chilli powder and salt to a small bowl.

  2. 2

    Pour in the vegetable oil and lemon juice.

  3. 3

    Mix everything together until it forms a smooth, thick paste. Add a small splash of oil or lemon juice if the mixture is too dry.

  4. 4

    For a marinade, stir the tandoori paste into plain yogurt until well combined.

  5. 5

    Add the chicken and coat them evenly with the marinade.

  6. 6

    Cover and refrigerate before cooking, for chicken or meat for several hours for deeper flavour.

  7. 7

    Cook in the oven, for about 30-45 minutes and grill it for 5 minutes or on the grill or in a pan until fully cooked and slightly charred around the edges.

Tags

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