Boondi Raita Tikka
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

Boondi Raita Tikka

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Marinated in spiced yoghurt, Kashmiri chillies, and garlic, then roasted over roaring tandoor charcoal embers with charred edges.

Ingredients

  • • 1 1/2 cups thick hung yogurt (yogurt drained in a cloth for 4 hours)
  • • 1/2 cup gram flour (besan), dry-roasted
  • • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • • 2 green chilies, finely chopped
  • • 2 tbsp chopped coriander
  • • 2 tbsp cashews, broken
  • • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • • 1 tbsp oil
  • • 1/2 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Drain the yogurt in a muslin cloth until very thick and dry.

2
Phase 2

Combine the hung yogurt with roasted gram flour, cornflour, green chilies, coriander, cashews, garam masala, and salt.

3
Phase 3

With oiled hands, shape the mixture into round flat kebabs; chill 20 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Cook over medium heat or under a grill, basting with oil.

5
Phase 5

Grill until golden and crisp outside, turning once carefully.

6
Phase 6

Serve hot with mint chutney.