Curd Rice Chicken Tikka
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

Curd Rice Chicken 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

  • • 8 chicken drumsticks, skin removed and slashed twice
  • • 1 cup thick yogurt
  • • 1 tbsp tandoori masala
  • • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Slash each drumstick to the bone so the marinade penetrates.

2
Phase 2

Rub with lemon juice and salt, then coat in a mix of yogurt, tandoori masala, Kashmiri chili powder, ginger-garlic paste, and cumin powder; refrigerate 6 hours.

3
Phase 3

Arrange the drumsticks on skewers or a grill tray.

4
Phase 4

Cook over medium-high heat, turning and basting with melted butter.

5
Phase 5

Grill about 20 minutes until charred outside and juices run clear at the bone.

6
Phase 6

Serve hot with mint chutney and onion rings.