Tandoori Chicken

Serves 4-5

11”-12” round microwavable plate
1 chicken (600-700 gms)
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp salt

1 tsp red chilli powder
½ tsp jeera (cumin) powder
6 tbsp curd
A little tandoori (orange red) colour
2tbsp maida (flour)
Some oil

GARNISHING
Some onion rings & lemon pieces

1.Cut chicken into 8 pieces.
2.In a bowl mix all ingredients except oil.
3.Add chicken & mix well. Let it marinate for 2-3 hours at room temperature.
4.Place chicken pieces on the plate with the fleshy parts to the outside of the plate & leave extra marinade behind.
5.Dribble some oil or brush with oil. Micro high uncovered 4 minutes.
6.Overturn the pieces. Dribble little oil on top & again micro high uncovered 3 minutes. Let it stand 1-2 minutes & test.
7.If need be, micro high uncovered 1 minute. (This is sometimes needed depending on the size the chicken & its moisture content. Check only after standing time). Garnish with onion rings & lemon and serve hot.

Note: Fish can be done in the same way.If combination present – Place chicken pieces on the metal rack. Cook in Combination at 2300C for 15 minutes. Overturn again, dribble little oil and cook in comb. At 2300C for 10min.

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