Authentic tandoori chicken recipe: 59 photos

Tandoori Chicken

FAQ

For the marinade
  • 300ml Greek yogurt.
  • large piece ginger, grated.
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed.
  • ¾ tsp garam masala.
  • ¾ tsp ground cumin.
  • ½ tsp chilli powder.
  • ¼ tsp turmeric.
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil.
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin.
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric.
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne.
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala.
  • 1 tablespoon sweet (not hot) paprika.
  • 1 cup plain yogurt (can sub buttermilk)
Tandoori chicken is red primarily because of the use of a specific spice called Kashmiri red chili powder in its marinade. Kashmiri red chili powder is made from dried, ground Kashmiri red chilies, which have a vibrant red color and a mild level of spiciness.
Chicken tikka requires skinless and boneless chunks of chicken necessarily taken from breast. On the other hand, chicken tandoori can be made with both half and full chicken. Most of the time, legs, breasts, and wings are used for preparing tandoori. The delicacy is not boneless.
Yogurt tenderizes meat much more gently and effectively than regular marinades. While acidic vinegar- or citrus-based marinades can toughen proteins like chicken breast to a rubbery consistency, yogurt slowly tenderizes them, resulting in meat that can practically be pulled apart by hand.

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