Ingredients
1 spring chicken, cut into 2 large pieces
Combine together:
1 1/2 tbsp lime juice
Salt to taste
1 cup whipped yoghurt(curd)
2 tsp garlic paste
2 tsp ginger paste
2 tsp green chilli paste
2 tsp coriander powder
2 tsp tomato sauce
2 tsp red chilli powder
1 1/2 tsp cumin powder
2 1/2 tsp tandoori masala powder(See "Pickles and Spice Mixes" section)
Oil/ghee(clarified butter) for brushing the bird
Method
Make slanting gashes on the chicken on all sides.
Marinate the chicken in the combined masala for
about 4 hours.
Prepare a baking dish and brush the bottom of the
dish with a little oil.
Carefully place the chicken pieces in the center of
the dish and brush with some ghee on top.
Pour any remaning marinade into the dish and bake
in a moderate oven at 375 deg F till the chicken is
done and becomes golden brown at the top.
You might have to turn the chicken over a couple
of times to get a uniform browning effect.
Serve garnished with coriander leaves and lemon
wedges.
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