Ingredients for Tandoori Chicken Masala Recipe

600 gms Chicken

1 Tsp Ginger Garlic Paste

½ Tsp Salt

2 Tsp Lemon Juice

4 Tbsp Hung Curd

1 Tbsp Mustard Oil

1 Tsp Ginger Garlic Paste

½ Tsp Coriander Powder

½ Tsp Cumin Powder

½ Tsp Chaat Masala

2 Tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder

½ Tsp Carom Seeds

1 Tsp Cornflour

1 Tsp Green Chilli Paste

Few Drops of Orange Food Color

1 Tbsp Butter

1 Tbsp Oil

1 Tbsp Oil

1 Tbsp Garlic

3-4 Green Chillies

1 Tsp Tandoori Masala

3 Tbsp Fresh Cream

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

Fresh Coriander

Steps for Tandoori Chicken Masala Recipe

First Marinade

• Take 600 g chicken and wash and dry it well. • Make small slits in the chicken pieces. • Add 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, ½ tsp salt and 2 tsp lemon juice. • Mix well and marinate for at least 1 hour.

Second Marinade

• Take 4 tbsp thick yogurt in a bowl. • Add 1 tbsp mustard oil, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp garam masala, ½ tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp cumin powder and ½ tsp chaat masala. • Add 2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder and ¼ tsp crushed ajwain. • Add 1 tbsp cornflour and 1 tsp green chilli paste. • Add a little orange food colour, if desired. • Mix everything thoroughly.

Add the Chicken

• Add only the marinated chicken pieces to the second marinade. Do not add the liquid released during the first marinade. • Coat the chicken thoroughly.

Give It a Smoky Flavor

• Place a small heatproof bowl in the centre of the marinated chicken. • Put a hot piece of charcoal in the bowl and drizzle a little oil over it. • Immediately cover the bowl to trap the smoke. • Let the chicken smoke for 30–60 minutes.

. Cook the Chicken

• Heat 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter in a non-stick pan. • Place the chicken pieces in the pan. • Cook on high heat for 2–3 minutes on each side until nicely browned. • Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the chicken becomes tender. • This will take approximately 15–20 minutes. Turn the chicken occasionally. • Once cooked, the chicken should be tender and almost completely dry.

Prepare the Masala

• Heat approximately 1 tbsp oil in another pan. • Add 1 tbsp chopped garlic and sauté until it starts changing colour. • Add 3–4 slit green chillies. • Add ¼ cup water. • Add 1 tsp chicken tikka masala. You can substitute garam masala if needed. • Add 3 tbsp fresh cream and mix well. • Cook for about 30 seconds.

Finish the Dish

• Add the cooked tandoori chicken along with any remaining spices from the pan. • Add 1 tsp roasted and crushed kasuri methi. • Mix well and cook for 1–2 minutes. • Garnish with fresh coriander. • Serve hot.