Classic North-Indian style tandoori chicken recipe marinated with yogurt, lemon juice, ginger, nutmeg and other spicy masalas.

Ingredients:

– 2 fresh seeded red chilies
– 1/4 tablespoon cinnamon
– 1 bay leaf
– 1 onion
– 2 cloves crushed garlic
– 2 teaspoons crushed ginger
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
– 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
– 2 teaspoons paprika
– 6 chicken thighs, skin removed
– 200 gm low-fat yoghurt
– 2 teaspoons lemon juice
– 2 teaspoons ground cumin
– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
– 3 teaspoons ground coriander
– 2 whole cloves

How To Cook?

1. In a food processor, puree chillies, onion, garlic, ginger and lemon juice until it becomes smooth.
2. Mix cumin, pepper, coriander, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf, turmeric, nutmeg and paprika in a small bowl.
3. Cook for 1 minute on HIGH, stirring halfway through cooking. Remove bay leaf and cloves.
4. Combine chili mixture, spices and yoghurt together. Spread over chicken.
5. Cover it and marinate overnight, stirring occasionally.
6. Place on a roasting rack and cook for 20 to 25 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH flame. Turn over halfway through cooking.
7. Serve with boiled rice.

Preparation Time: 1 Hour
Cooking Time: 1 Hour
Servings: 4 – 6 Person