Sambar Tikka
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

Sambar Tikka

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 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

  • • 2 peppers, cut into squares
  • • 1 large onion, cut into petals
  • • 2 tomatoes, quartered
  • • 1 cup thick yogurt
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • • 1 tsp tandoori masala
  • • 1 tbsp mustard oil
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Whisk yogurt with ginger-garlic paste, Kashmiri chili powder, tandoori masala, mustard oil, and salt; coat the vegetables and rest 1 hour.

2
Phase 2

Thread peppers, onion petals, and tomatoes onto skewers, alternating.

3
Phase 3

Grill over high heat, turning, until lightly charred at the edges.

4
Phase 4

Brush with the leftover marinade midway through grilling.

5
Phase 5

Sprinkle with chaat masala and serve with mint chutney.