Dal Makhani Chicken Tikka
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

Dal Makhani Chicken Tikka

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

Chef's Menu Description

Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.

Ingredients

  • • 1.2kg chicken, jointed into 8 pieces and slashed
  • • 1 cup thick yogurt
  • • 2 tbsp tandoori masala
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • • 2 tbsp mustard oil
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Rub the chicken pieces with lemon juice and salt; rest 20 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Coat in a mix of yogurt, tandoori masala, ginger-garlic paste, Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric, and mustard oil; refrigerate 6 to 8 hours.

3
Phase 3

Hang the pieces on skewers or arrange on a grill tray.

4
Phase 4

Cook over high charcoal heat or in a hot oven at 220C, basting with oil.

5
Phase 5

Grill until charred at the edges and juices run clear.

6
Phase 6

Serve with onion rings, lemon wedges, and mint chutney.