Tikka Murgh Recipe

Name: Tikka Murgh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken legs; 1 x butter for basting; Marinade; 1/4 cup yogurt; 2 tablespoons ginger paste; 2 tablespoons garlic paste; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper ground; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon mace; 1/2 teaspoon red chile powder; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons Gram flour; 1 x salt to taste; 5 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

2 pounds chicken legs
1 x butter for basting
Marinade
1/4 cup yogurt
2 tablespoons ginger paste
2 tablespoons garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon white pepper ground
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon mace
1/2 teaspoon red chile powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons Gram flour
1 x salt to taste
5 tablespoons vegetable oil

1
Clean, remove skin and debone chicken.
2
Cut each leg into 4 pieces -24 tikka in all.
3
Whisk yoghurt in a large bowl, add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
4
Rub the chicken pieces with this mixture.
5
Keep aside for 3 1/2 hours.
6
Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
7
Skewer the marinated tikka at least an inch apart.
8
Keep a tray underneath to collect the drippings.
9
Roast in a moderately hot tandoor for 6 to 7 minutes, basting at least once.
10
In a charcoal grill, for about the same time, basting once.
11
In a pre-heated oven, roast the tikka for 8 to 10 minutes, basting at least twice.
12
Make sure that the chicken does not touch the sides or the bottom of the oven.

780

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds chicken legs, 1 x butter for basting, Marinade, 1/4 cup yogurt, and more.

Yes, Tikka Murgh 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.

Tikka Murgh

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