How to make Kiwi Tandoori Chicken Tikka -
Succulent pieces of grilled chicken marinated in a traditional tandoori masala with the addition of kiwi.
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Kiwi (कीवी), Boneless chicken (हड्डी रहित चिकन)
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Snacks and Starters
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Kiwi Tandoori Chicken Tikka Recipe Card
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Prep Time : 1-1.30 hour
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Moderate
Taste : Spicy
Ingredients for Kiwi Tandoori Chicken Tikka Recipe
Kiwi peeled and chopped 2
Boneless chicken legs, cut into small cubes 4
Green chilli paste 1 teaspoon
Juice of 1 lemon
Ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon
Salt to taste
Oil 2 tablespo
Carom seeds (ajwain) 1/4 teaspoon
Gram flour (besan) 1 tablespoon
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Fresh coriander leaves chopped 2 tablespoons
Fresh mint leaves chopped 1 tablespoon
Green chillies 2
Black peppercorns 6-8
Yogurt 1/4 cup
Black salt (kala namak) 1/4 teaspoon
Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon
Roasted cumin powder 1/4 teaspoon
Method
Step 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a baking tray with little oil.
Step 2
Combine chicken, green chilli paste, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste and salt in a bowl. Mix well and set aside for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a non-stick pan. Add carom seeds and sauté for a minute.
Step 4
Add gram flour, reduce heat and sauté till browned. Switch off heat and transfer into a bowl. Add turmeric powder and mix well.
Step 5
Grind chopped coriander, chopped mint, green chillies, peppercorns and kiwi into a smooth paste.
Step 6
Add ground paste to sautéed gram flour alongwith yogurt, salt, black salt, garam masala powder and cumin powder. Mix well.
Step 7
Add chicken cubes and mix well coating the pieces well with the second marinade. Set aside for ½ hour.
Step 8
Insert chicken pieces onto satay sticks and place the sticks on the greased tray. Apply the leftover marinade on top of the chicken pieces, put the tray in preheated oven and grill for 8-10 minutes, turning once in between after 5 minutes.
Step 9
Remove from heat and serve hot with beetroot juliennes.
Nutrition Info
Calories : 962 Kcal
Carbohydrates : 52.3 gm
Protein : 100.9 gm
Fat : 38.8 gm
Other : Vitamin C- 247.2mg
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