National Dish of India Tandoori Chicken - National Dishes of the World

National Dish of India Tandoori Chicken - National Dishes of the World

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Tandoori Chicken is considered to be one of India’s national dishes. Traditionally, the chicken was baked in a tandoor clay oven used for baking naan bread and so its name was derived from this.

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Ingredients

  • 12 pieces chicken (6 drumsticks and 6 thighs)
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. allspice
  • 1 tsp. coarse black pepper
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsps. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. minced ginger
  • 1 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsps. Salt
  • 1 tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp. Thai chili paste
  • 3 slices raw onions (separated into rings)
  • ½ lemon (sliced)

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