Tandoori Chicken (தந்தூரி சிக்கன்)

Tandoori Chicken

Cooking Time: 45 mins (not including marinating time)
Servings: 8 people

Ingredients

• 8 Chicken Legs
• 2 tbsp Coriander Powder
• 2 tsp Cumin Powder
• 1 tbsp Red Chili Powder
• 3 tbsp Ginger - Garlic Paste
• 1 tsp of Kastoori Methi
• Chat Masala for taste
• 2 tsp Pepper Powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 11/2 Yogurt
• 2 tsp Garam Masala
• 1 Lemon
• Red Food Color (optional)
• Salt for Taste
• 1 tbsp Oil

For Garnishing

• 1 Capsicum (Sliced)
• 1 Lemon (Sliced)
• 1 Lime (Sliced)
• 1 Onion (Sliced)

Procedure

1. Before beginning take all the chicken pieces and run your knife throught into the flesh and cut dash so that the marinating can penetrate inside the chicken.
2. Marinate the chicken with Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder, Red Chili Powder, Ginger - Garlic Paste, Pepper Powder, Turmeric Powder, Yogurt, Garam Masala, Lemon, Red Food Color (optional), Salt, and oil.
3. Spread it around the chicken.
4. Let it sit in the fridge marinating for 3-4 hrs.
5. Preheat your oven to 425 degree Fahrenheit. Cook for 15 mins, then flip the chicken over. Let it cook for another 15-20 mins. Remove from oven.
6. Remove from oven and serve hot, garnished with sliced onions and lime wedges, lemon slices and Capsicum Slices, (and anything else you favor in). Also it can be heated on griddle if serving later.