Ingredients:

  • 4 chicken quarters, skinned
  • 3 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp. garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp. ginger paste
  • 1 tsp. ground roasted cumin seeds
  • 1/2 level tsp. ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp. garam masala
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1\2 teaspoon tandoori coloring,
  • Ghee or butter for basting

Preparation:

  1. Prick the chicken all over with a fork and using a sharp knife make diagonal slashes 1/2-inch deep, 1 inch apart on each chicken quarter. Place chicken in a large dish.
  2. Add lemon juice and rub into the slashes and all over. Cover and marinate for 1 hour.
  3. Mix all the ingredients of the marinade in a small bowl and pour over the chicken pieces and mix, turning and tossing, to coat all the pieces well.
  4. Cover and marinate for at least 4 hours at room temperature, or refrigerate overnight, turning several times.

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