Tandoori chicken is prepared by roasting chicken which is marinated in yogurt and spices in tandoor, a cylindrical clay oven which is also used to make naan or Indian flat bread.

Though using tandoor oven is an authentic way, it is really not necessary to prepare tandoori chicken. You can cook it over a charcoal grill or in an electric oven. Here im using a non stick grill pan to prepare tandoori chicken. Do try this recipe and post your feedback in comments section.

INGREDIENTS:

2 whole Chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs)

Juice from ½ lemon

2 teaspoon Red chilly powder

1½ tablespoon Ginger Garlic paste

1 teaspoon Garam masala

2 teaspoon Black pepper powder

¾ teaspoon Turmeric powder

1½ teaspoon Coriander powder

1½ teaspoon Cumin-Fennel powder

2 tablespoons thick Curd

2 drops Red food colouring

Salt, required

Oil for brushing

INSTRUCTIONS:

Remove skin from chicken pieces, and cut slits into them lengthwise.

Marinate chicken with all given ingredients (except oil) for 6 to 8 hours.

Pre heat the grill pan on medium high heat and lightly brush with oil.

Cook chicken on grill until no longer pink and juices run clear. Brush little oil regularly on both sides until cooked well.

Serve immediately with rice or naan.