Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.
Rub the chicken pieces with lemon juice and salt; rest 20 minutes.
Coat in a mix of yogurt, tandoori masala, ginger-garlic paste, Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, and mustard oil; refrigerate 6 to 8 hours.
Hang the pieces on skewers or arrange on a grill tray.
Cook over high charcoal heat or in a hot oven at 220C, basting with oil.
Grill until charred at the edges and juices run clear.
Serve with onion rings, lemon wedges, and mint chutney.