Monroe Chat

I adore Indian food. Most 'assume' that Indian cuisine is spicy - not necessarily so (although, possibly an acquired taste) Here are a few recipes I have collected specifically for Chicken.....

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Tandoori Chicken

Ingredients
12 Chicken drumsticks and/or breast pieces (skin removed)
1 cup plain yoghurt or 2 cups Buttermilk
1 1/2 tbsp. red chilli powder
1 tbsp. ginger powder
2 tbsp. coriander powder
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. cumin powder
1/2 tbsp. garam masala
Meat tenderizer (optional)
2 tbsp. salt (use less if tenderizer contains salt)

Directions

* Prick the chicken pieces with a fork all over.
* Apply the tenderizer to the chicken pieces and let it stand for an hour or so.
* The marinade: Take a wide and deep bowl about 12 2 inches wide and deep enough to hold all the chicken pieces.
* Add the yoghurt plus one-cup water or the buttermilk with no water into the bowl.
* Add all the spices from nos. 3 through 8 into the bowl and stir to form a homogeneous mixture.
* Now add the chicken pieces into the mixture, so that they are all covered with the paste/mixture.
* Cover the bowl with a lid and let it stand for 6 hours.
* If you plan to marinade for 12-15 hours, put it in the refrigerator.
* The more time it is marinated, the better it will absorb the spices and the tastier it will be.
* When you are ready to grill the chicken, apply melted butter to the the chicken pieces with a brush or spoon all over and you are ready to grill the chicken on the barbecue in the normal fashion.
* Turn over the chicken pieces when they look brownish red in colour or darker if you prefer it well done.
* Slice finely onion into rings, add some salt and lemon juice to it, to be served as a salad with the tandoori chicken.
* Lemon juice sprinkled on the cooked pieces also adds to the flavour, if you wish.


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Chicken Masala

Ingredients
1 kg chicken
4 tbsp. curd (plain yoghurt)
1 tsp. turmeric powder
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tsp. ginger powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsps chilli powder
2 tsps coriander powder
1/4 cup oil
Salt to taste


Directions

* Cut chicken into pieces and marinate with curd and salt and keep aside for an hour.
* Heat oil and fry turmeric.
* Add onion and fry till light brown.
* Then add ginger and garlic mixed in a tbsp. of water and stir well.
* Then add chilli and coriander mixed in 4 tbsps water. Stir well until the oil comes out clear.
* Now add the chicken and sufficient water to make good sauce.
* Cover and let cook on gentle heat till chicken is done.


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Chicken Tikka


Ingredients
3 lbs. Chicken
1 cup Yoghurt
1 tbs. Pressed Garlic & Ginger
1 tbs. Lemon Juice
2 tbs. Red Chilli Powder
2 tbs. Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions

* Skin & bone the chicken. Cut into 4 parts. Prick it well with a fork or a sharp knife.
* Mix yoghurt, ginger, garlic, chilli powder, salt and pepper in a bowl.
* Place chicken into marinade for 2 hours.
* Thread chicken pieces onto skewers.
* Brush with olive oil and place on BBQ for 6 minutes or more on each side.