Afghani Chicken Tangri Kawabs Recipe

Name: Afghani Chicken Tangri Kawabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 pieces chicken drumsticks; 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste (1/2 inch piece fresh ginger + 6 cloves garlic : grind to a paste); 1 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 cup fresh cream; 1/4 cup cashew nuts paste; 1 egg yolk; 1 teaspoon chopped green chili; 1 teaspoon garam masala (Garam Masala); 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter); salt; 2 pinches chat masala (Chaat Masala)

Servings: persons

6 pieces chicken drumsticks
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste (1/2 inch piece fresh ginger + 6 cloves garlic : grind to a paste)
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup fresh cream
1/4 cup cashew nuts paste
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon chopped green chili
1 teaspoon garam masala (Garam Masala)
2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
salt
2 pinches chat masala (Chaat Masala)

1
Clean and wash the chicken legs and make incisions.
2
Apply ginger garlic paste and keep aside for 20 minutes.
3
In a separate bowl, mix white pepper, fresh cream, cashewnut paste, egg yolk, chopped green chilli, garam masala (recipe#40293) and salt.
4
Add this marinade to the chicken and refrigerate for 4 1/2 hours.
5
Heat oven to medium and place chicken legs on a roasting rack.
6
Bake chicken for 12 minutes.
7
Take out chicken and baste it with ghee/clarified butter and further grill for 8 minutes.
8
Turn drumsticks once, midway, while grilling Remove, sprinkle with chaat masala (recipe#47560) and serve hot.

388

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 pieces chicken drumsticks, 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste (1/2 inch piece fresh ginger + 6 cloves garlic : grind to a paste), 1 teaspoon white pepper, 1/2 cup fresh cream, and more.

Yes, Afghani Chicken Tangri Kawabs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Afghani Chicken Tangri Kawabs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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