Royal India Chicken Tandoori

Author: Emmanuel Shanthakumar, Royal India
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Ingredients

2-inch piece ginger
4 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons garam masala
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon salt (or to taste)
1 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
3 pounds chicken skinned thighs and drumstick
1 small onion, sliced
1 lemon, cut in wedges

Grind ginger, garlic, paprika, turmeric, garam masala, cayenne pepper, oil and salt in food processor. Mix this paste with the yogurt, lemon juice and vinegar.
Marinate chicken in the above mixture 8-12 hours. Place chicken on long metal skewers. Place the skewers on a baking sheet covered in aluminum foil. Cook in oven at 400 degrees on baking sheet for 45 minutes. Remove foil and cook an additional 10 minutes. Serve with sliced onions and lemon wedges.


Directions

Serving suggestion: Serve with basmati rice and naan bread.