Tandoori Chicken

Ingredient

  • chicken quarters - 4 pieces, skinned
  • natural low fat yogurt - 175ml / ¾ cup
  • garam masala - 5ml / 1 teaspoon
  • ginger pulp - 5ml / 1 teaspoon
  • garlic pulp - 5ml / 1 teaspoon
  • chili powder - 7.5ml / 1½ teaspoon
  • ground turmeric - 1.5ml / ¼ teaspoon
  • ground coriander - 5ml / 1 teaspoon
  • lemon juice - 15ml / 1 tablespoon
  • salt - 5ml / 1 teaspoon
  • red food coloring - few drops
  • oil - 15ml / 1 tablespoon
  • mixed salad leaves and lime wedges, to garnish

Method

  • Rinse and pat dry the chicken quarters. Make two deep slits in the flesh of each piece, place in a dish and set aside.
  • Mix together the yogurt, garam masala, ginger, garlic, chili powder, turmeric, coriander, lemon juice, salt, red food coloring and oil, and beat so that all the ingredients are well combined.
  • Cover the chicken quarters with the spice mixture and leave to marinate for 3 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 240˚C/475˚F/Gas 9. Transfer the chicken pieces to an ovenproof dish.
  • Bake the chicken in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked right through and evenly browned on top.
  • Remove from the oven, transfer to a serving dish and garnish with the salad leaves and lime wedges. Serve 4.

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