Tandoori Chicken

Whether you have friends over for a barbeque or are preparing appetizers for a get-together indoors, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

• Ingredients:

• 2½ tbsp coriander powder
• 1½ tsp kashmiri lal mirch powder
• 1½ tsp cumin powder
• 1¼ tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 drop red food colouring (optional)
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ¼ cup plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 4 pieces chicken legs, skinless, bone-in, with drumsticks and thighs attached (about 2 lbs/1 kg)

• Method:

• 1 Mix all the ingredients, except chicken, in a large, wide mixing bowl.
• 2 Make deep 2-3” (5-7.6 cm) long deep cuts on chicken pieces. Mix well with marinade. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• 3 Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
• 4 Place a cooling rack over baking sheet and put chicken on the rack. Bake for 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through and skin is slightly charred.
• 5 Remove from oven.
• 6 Serve hot with a side of onion and cabbage salad and cilantro chutney.

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