Ingredients
Spices
¼ Cup Mustard Oil
1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
1 Tablespoon Ground Coriander
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder – more or less based on spice level
½ Tablespoon Turmeric
2 Tablespoons Salt
2 Teaspoons Cinnamon powder
1 Tablespoon Garam Masala* Grind black peppercorns, cumin, green cardamom, and mustard seed to powder.
3 Tablespoons Cashew Powder
Dry
2 Tablespoons Chickpea Flour
2 Tablespoons Dry Fenugreek Leaves
Pastes/Liquids
1 Tablespoon Onion Paste
1 Tablespoon Ginger Paste
2 Tablespoons Garlic Paste
1 Tablespoon Green Chili Paste
1 Lemon Juice
1 Cup Yogurt
½ Cup Sour Cream
3 Pounds Boneless Chicken Thighs
10 Count Legs Bone-In
Instructions
Prepare Meat
Apply onion/ginger/garlic/green chili paste, and lemon to chicken
Use knife to cut lines throughout pieces
Poke with fork
Marinade
Add oil to bowl
Add spices to oil and mix well
Add sour cream and yogurt
Add chickpea flour and dry fenugreek to mixture
Whisk together well
Mix
Place chicken in tray or in bowl
Pour marinade over chicken
Massage marinade well into chicken
Seal shut with saran wrap
Let sit/refrigerate for 12-24 hours
Cook
Tandoor
About 1 hour before cooking, start up tandoor with charcoal (or gas)
Get temperature up to between 800° – 900° F (Point IR Gun at middle of clay)
Thighs
Place similar size thighs together on same skewer
Place in tandoor and cook for about 10 minutes
Legs
Place 3 legs together on same skewer with bone pointing down
Place in tandoor and cook for about 10 minutes
Serve
Add strings of red onion, garnish options on plate
De-skewer chicken onto plate
Add fresh lemon juice to taste
Let sit for 2 minutes
Enjoy!
Purchase your
Home Tandoor
You Will Receive:
- Authentic Indian Tandoori Oven
- 10 Skewers
- Gadhi (cushion for bread)
- Mouth Cover
- Canvas Cover (Model 201)