Tikka murgh

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsChicken legs (6 legs?)
¼cupYogurt
2tablespoonsGinger paste
2tablespoonsGarlic paste
½teaspoonWhite pepper powder
½teaspoonCummin powder
1teaspoonMace-nutmeg-cardamom powder
Butter for basting
½teaspoonRed Chilli Powder
¼teaspoonTumeric
4tablespoonsLemon juice
2tablespoonsGram flour
Salt; to taste
5tablespoonsOil

Directions

MARINADE

Clean, remove skin and debone chicken. Cut each leg into 4 pieces - 24 tikka in all.

Whisk yoghurt in a large bowl, add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Rub the chicken pieces with this mixture. Keep aside for 3½ hours.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Skewer the marinated tikka at least an inch apart. Keep a tray underneath to collect the drippings.

Roast in a moderately hot tandoor for 6-7 minutes, basting at least once. In a charcoal grill, for about the same time, basting once. In a pre-heated oven, roast the tikka for 8-10 minutes, basting at least twice. Make sure that the chicken does not touch the sides or the bottom of the oven.