Tandoori Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces, skin scored
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tsp tandoori masala
• 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 2 tbsp mustard oil or neutral oil
• Salt, to taste
• Lemon wedges and sliced onion, for serving

Instructions

1. 1Score the chicken pieces deeply and rub with lemon juice and salt; let sit 15 minutes.
2. 2Whisk yogurt with ginger-garlic paste, tandoori masala, chili powder, turmeric, and oil.
3. 3Coat the chicken thoroughly in the marinade and refrigerate at least 4 hours, or overnight.
4. 4Roast or grill the chicken over high heat, turning occasionally, until charred at the edges and cooked through, about 25-30 minutes.
5. 5Baste with a little extra oil halfway through for a deeper char.
6. 6Serve hot with lemon wedges and sliced onion.

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