Indian
Indian - Curries and Gravies
Tandoori Chicken
Chef's Menu Description
Marinated in spiced yoghurt, Kashmiri chillies, and garlic, then roasted over roaring tandoor charcoal embers with charred edges.
Ingredients
- • 500g boneless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
- • 1/2 cup thick yogurt
- • 1 tbsp tandoori masala
- • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- • 2 tbsp butter
- • 2 tomatoes, pureed
- • 1/4 cup cream
- • 1 tsp garam masala
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Coat the chicken in the yogurt, tandoori masala, ginger-garlic paste, and red chili powder; rest for 1 hour.
2
Phase 2
Sear the marinated chicken in a hot pan until lightly charred; set aside.
3
Phase 3
Melt the butter, add the tomato puree, and cook until the oil separates.
4
Phase 4
Add the charred chicken with a splash of water and simmer until cooked through.
5
Phase 5
Stir in the cream and garam masala; serve with naan or jeera rice.