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Chicken Tikka With Cucumber Raita Recipe


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Ingredients
  • salt .
  • 2 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes .
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom .
  • 2 small garlic cloves, minced .
  • 1 tsp ground mace .
  • 1/2 c sour cream .
  • 1 medium cucumber (peeled, halved, seeded & sliced) .
  • 1 tbsp Chinese mustard .
  • sliced cilantro, for serving .
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced .
  • 2 tbsps fresh lemon juice .
  • lemon wedges, for serving .
  • 2 c plain yogurt .
  • 1/4 c sliced mint leaves .
  • 1 tomato, seeded & sliced .
  • Chicken .
  • fresh ground pepper .
  • 1 1/2 tsps salt .
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg .
  • 5 tsps minced fresh ginger .
  • 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper .
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, lightly toasted & sliced .
  • vegetable oil, for the grill .
  • 3/4 c plain yogurt .
  • 1 tsp turmeric .
  • thinly sliced red onions, for serving .
  • 1/2 c vegetable oil, mixed with .
  • 2 tsps ground cumin .
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper .
  • Raita

Directions
  • Step #1 Soak six 12-inch bamboo skewers in warm water for 30 mins.
  • Step #2 Thread the chicken onto the skewers & set in a shallow glass baking dish.
  • Step #3 On a cutting board, use the side of a large knife to mash the garlic, ginger & salt to a paste.
  • Step #4 In a bowl, mace, nutmeg, whisk the paste with the yogurt, turmeric, cardamom, lemon juice, mustard oil, cumin, cayenne & black pepper.
  • Step #5 Pour the marinade over the chicken; turn to coat.
  • Step #6 Cover up & put in the fridge for 3 to 4 hrs, turning every once in awhile.
  • Step #7 Raita: On a cutting board, use the side of a large knife to mash the garlic with a large pinch of salt to a paste.
  • Step #8 In a medium bowl, mix the garlic paste with the yogurt, sour cream, cucumber, tomato, mint & toasted cumin.
  • Step #9 Spice up with salt & pepper & put in refrigerator.
  • Step #10 Light a grill.
  • Step #11 Lightly oil the grate.
  • Step #12 Grill the chicken over a medium-hot fire for about 4 mins per side, or until it is cooked through & golden.
  • Step #13 Serve with the lemon wedges, red onion, cilantro & Cucumber Raita.
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