Tamarind Chutney Chicken Tikka
Indian Indian - Tandoori and Kebabs

Tamarind Chutney 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

  • • 600g boneless chicken, cubed
  • • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • • 3 tbsp tamarind paste
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • • 2 tbsp honey
  • • 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Mix the chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, and salt; rest 3 hours.

2
Phase 2

Thread the chicken onto skewers.

3
Phase 3

Grill over high heat, basting with butter.

4
Phase 4

Brush with tamarind paste and honey during the final 5 minutes, turning often.

5
Phase 5

Cook until lacquered, sticky, and charred at the tips.

6
Phase 6

Dust with roasted cumin and serve hot.