Chicken Tandoori

Title:
Chicken Tandoori

Yield:
4 Servings

Categories:
Indian,
Chicken,
Hot




Ingredients:





     1 ts Mustard powder


     1    Piece ginger root, peeled,


          -chopped (2")


   1/2 ts Cumin seeds


   1/2 ts Ground coriander


   1/2 ts Turmeric


     1 ts Lemon juice


   1/4 ts Hot chili powder


     2 ts Tomato paste


   1/3 c  Corn oil


   2/3 c  Plain yogurt


     8    Chicken drumsticks, skinned


          Lemon twists (opt)


          Lime twists (opt)


          Fresh parsley sprig (opt)






 In a bowl, mix mustard, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, lemon juice and


 chili powder.


 


 Add tomato paste and oil, a little at a time, mixing well to form a smooth


 sauce. Add remaining oil and stir in yogurt. Prick drumsticks several times


 with a wooden pick and place in a shallow glass dish. Pour marinade over


 drumsticks and turn drumsticks in mixture. Cover and marinate in


 refrigerator.


 


 Preheat broiler. Arrange drumsticks in a broiler pan and cook 30-35 minutes


 or until cooked through, turning and basting frequently to ensure even


 browning and cooking. Garnish with lemon and lime twists and parsley sprig,


 if desired, and serve hot.


 


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