Discirption:Spicy red whole chicken,marinated in yogurt and spices traditionally cooked in a clay oven called “tandoor”.In this recipe we just bake the chicken in the oven and brown it under a broiler.Works pretty well.
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken without skin ( 1 ¼ kg or abt 3 lbs)
- 1 ½ tsps chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 /4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 2 tsps ginger garlic paste
- 2 Tbsps lemon juice
- 3 Tbsps plain yogurt/curd
- 3 Tbsps oil
- Red food coloring as needed
- Salt to taste
- Wash the chicken and make slits with a sharp knife.
- Pat dry.
- To the curd add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
- Pour spice mixture over the chicken and let it marinate for about 6 hrs in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Line the oven proof dish with foil if preferred.
- Baste the chicken with oil and bake for 30-45 mins or until chicken is cooked through.(depending on the oven)
- Baste with dripping halfway through the cook time.
- When done, broil the chicken on high for a min till browned on top.
- Serve garnished with lemon wedges and onions.
