Chicken Tikka I Recipe from India: Delicious and Authentic

Ingredients

• 3/4 tsp cumin seeds, toasted
• 3/4 tsp coriander seeds, toasted
• 2 cups whole-milk yogurt
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (1.5 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil plus additional for greasing pan
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp garam masala (Indian spice mixture)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 5 lb (2.27 kg) skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1.5 inch cubes
• Special equipment: 20 (12 inches) wooden skewers
• Accompaniments: mango and red pepper chutney and mint raita
• Garnish: lime wedges