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Tandoori Chicken

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 4 chicken legs
  • 500 g yogurt
  • 1 tsp ginger root, freshly grated
  • 1 garlic clove(s), diced
  • 1 pinch of chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp coriander
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp Flour, heaped

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Rest time approx. 12 hours; Cooking/baking time approx. 1 hour; Total time approx. 13 hours 10 minutes

Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish. Mix the yogurt with all the other ingredients and pour over the meat. Make sure it’s evenly coated. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours, preferably overnight. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for about 45-60 minutes, until the meat is cooked through. Serve with rice and a green salad.

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Written by John Myers

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