Tandoori Chicken

 Feeds 3-4 People 

8 Chicken Legs (I used Crescent Drumsticks -8)

1 tsp of Salt 

1 ½  tsp of Red Chilli Powder 

½ tsp of Turmeric Powder

1 tsp of Garam Masala Powder

¾ tsp of Coriander Powder 

¾ tsp of Cumin Powder

½ tsp of Soya Sauce 

5 Cloves Garlic Chopped 

2 inch Piece of Ginger (If you are using Ginger Garlic Paste, then use 1 ½ tbsp) 

1 tsp of Lemon Juice 

Pinch of Red Food Color (Optionl)

½ Cup of Oil (Olive or Canola)

For Garnish 

1 Lime Cut into Four Circular Pieces 

5 Curry Leaves 

1. Remove skin from chicken pieces, and cut slits into them lengthwise. Place in a medium sized bowl. 
2. Combine 8 Chicken Legs, 1 tsp of Salt, 1 ½ tsp of Red Chilli Powder, ½ tsp of Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp of Garam Masala Powder, ¾ tsp of Coriander Powder, ¾ tsp of Cumin Powder, ½ tsp of Soya Sauce, 5 Cloves Garlic Chopped, 2 Inch Piece of ginger Cut (If you are using Ginger and Garlic Paste then use 1 ½ tbsp), pinch of red food color (Optional), and 1 tsp of Lemon Juice. 
3. Mix together with your hands and Set Aside for 20 min. 
4. In a medium sized frying pan pour ½ cup of Oil and Adjust the Flame to Medium. 
5. Place the Chicken Pieces into the frying pan and Fry until Golden Brown on both sides. About 5-7 min per side. 
6. Once the Chicken is cooked, Garnish with Curry Leaves and Limes and Place a Lid on the frying pan Adjust the flame to Low Medium so the Chicken cooks nicely from the inside. (The Limes and Curry Leaves will give it a nice kick).

Enjoy! 

*This Dish is best Served with Pita Bread, Garlic Chutney (On the blog), or Tahari/Pulao (On the Blog)