Tandoori Murgh (Tandoori Chicken)
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Tandoori chicken is a chicken dish prepared by roasting chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices in a tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven. The dish originated in India.
Ingredients
- 2 lb Chicken; drumsticks, breasts Or thighs
- 2 oz fresh ginger
- 4 ea Garlic cloves
- 1/2 c Yogurt -- plain
- Salt -- to taste
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala (see directions)
- 1/2 tsp Coriander seeds, ground
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds -- ground
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
Directions
Garam Masala
Use a blend of 1 tsp nutmeg, 1 1/2 tsp green cardamom pods, 4 cinnamon sticks, 1 Tbsp whole cloves, 1 tsp peppercorns & 1 tsp cumin seeds all ground together.
Directions
- Skin the chicken, wash & pat dry with paper towel.
- Make deepcuts on the surface with a knife.
- Mince or grate ginger and garlic. Transfer to a small bowl and add the spices. Mix well, then rub the paste into the chicken and let marinate serveral hours in refrigerate.
- Cook chicken on grill or in broiler (30 minutes for legs), basting with leftover marinade and turning to ensure even cooking.
- Serve with a dash of lemon juice.
