Chicken Tandoori ~ Chicken Tandoori is an Indian style of kabob.  Asian dishes
allows for your imagination to play part in  your presentation.  
1 chicken, cut into pieces, de-boned (you may use boneless chicken breasts)
Group 1
½ cup plain yogurt
2 tbsp tandoori masala
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp ginger, crushed
1 tsp garlic, crushed
1 tsp red chile powder ~ or to taste
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bamboo skewers ~ soaked in water

1.  Clean chicken.  In a separate bowl mix
group 1.  Make diagonal cuts in each
piece to help the marinade penetrate.  Mix chicken with the marinade and
refrigerate overnight in a sealed container.

2.  Place chicken on skewers; cook over a medium high barbecue until done.

Variation:  Bake chicken at 350° F for about 1½ hours.  Cover for the first ½-hour
then uncovered for the remaining time.

Tandoori Masala
1 tbsp cumin seeds (comino)
1 tbsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
few drops of red food coloring (optional)

1.  Grind cumin and coriander seeds to a fine powder in a coffee grinder or with
a pestle and mortar.  Stir in cayenne and food coloring and mix well.
2.  Store in a small airtight jar up to 2 months.

6 Servings
[ The Book of Curries & Indian Foods by Linda Fraser ]