tandoori chicken
Ingredients:
For the First Marinade:
1 kg chicken (whole or pieces, skin removed)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1 tsp red chili powder
For the Second Marinade:
1 cup thick yogurt (curd)
2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
2 tbsp mustard oil (or any cooking oil)
1 tbsp lemon juice
Optional: a pinch of red food color for vibrant color
Method:
1. First Marinade:
Wash the chicken and make deep slits on the pieces.
In a bowl, mix lemon juice, salt, and red chili powder.
Rub this mixture over the chicken pieces, ensuring it gets into the slits.
Let it rest for 20 minutes.
2. Second Marinade:
In a separate bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, cumin, coriander, garam masala, mustard oil, lemon juice, and food color (if using).
Mix well to form a smooth marinade.
Coat the chicken pieces thoroughly with this marinade, ensuring it covers the chicken