Afghani Chicken Tikka

Name: AFGHANI CHICKEN TIKKA
Prep time: 135 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 170 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Afghani
Ingredients: 1 kilogram whole chicken cut into 8 pieces; 10 mint leaves; 1 cup chopped coriander leaves; 3 green chilies chopped; 4 cloves garlic; 2 inch piece ginger chopped; 1 tbsp. roasted chana daal; 1 cup thick yoghurt; ½ cup cream optional; 1 tbsp. lemon juice; Salt to taste; 1 tbsp. black pepper powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala powder; ½ tsp fenugreek methi seeds powder; 2 tbsp. mustard oil

Chicken marinated in a blend of spices and herbs along with cream and other aromatics, grilled to perfection, and served as an appetiser.

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

40 mins

Total Time

60 mins

Course

Appetizer, Barbeque

Cuisine

Afghani

Servings

4 servings

Allergens

Contains dairy (yoghurt, optional cream). Individuals with dairy allergies should avoid products containing dairy.

Ingredients

Tikka masala paste(Blend together to smooth paste):

10 mint leaves
1 cup chopped coriander leaves
3 green chilies chopped
4 cloves garlic
2 inch piece ginger chopped
1 tbsp. roasted chana daal

Marinade:

1 cup thick yoghurt
½ cup cream optional
1 tbsp. lemon juice
Salt to taste
1 tbsp. black pepper powder
1 tsp Garam Masala powder
½ tsp fenugreek methi seeds powder
2 tbsp. mustard oil

Instructions

For AFGHANI CHICKEN TIKKA

1In a large glass bowl mix all the above-mentioned ingredients and marinate the chicken in it overnight or at least a minimum of 4 hours..

2Burn a piece of coal on fire for about 15 to 20 minutes or until coal turns red hot (this step is optional).

3Make a small bowl shape out of foil paper and place it in the marinated chicken bowl. Keep the burning piece of coal on the aluminium sheet and pour some butter over it. When it starts smoking immediately place a tight lid over the chicken and fumigate for 30 min.

4Preheat oven to 250 deg C to the highest mark on your oven.

5Grill the chicken pieces by placing the rack close to the top flame. Grill for about 30 minutes. Do not overcook the chicken as it might become dry.

6Serve hot by sprinkling some chaat masala on top.

Cooking Tips

Serve hot by sprinkling some chaat masala on top.

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