Chicken Tikka

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 cup fresh yoghurt (should not be sour)
* 1 cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
* 2 tbsps ginger paste
* 3 tbsps garlic paste
* 3-4 tbsps garam masala
* 6 peppercorns/ 2 dry red chillies
* 3 tbsps lime/ lemon juice
* 1/2 tsp orange food coloring
* 1 kg chicken (breast or thigh) skinless and cut into 2" chunks
* 1 large onion cut into very thin rings
* Lime/ Lemon wedges to garnish
* 1 tsp Chaat Masala

METHOD:

• Grind the chopped coriander (keep some aside for garnishing) and all other marinade ingredients (except yoghurt) to a smooth paste in a food processor.
• Pour the above mix into a large bowl and add yoghurt. Mix well. Add the chicken pieces and mix well. Cover the bowl and refrigerate. Allow to marinate overnight.
• Thread the chicken onto skewers and keep ready.
• Preheat your oven or grill to a medium high temperature (200 C/ 400F/ Gas Mark 6).
• Place the skewers on the grill racks in your oven with a tray underneath to catch drippings. Roast open till the chicken is browned on all sides and tender.
• Remove from skewers and put the chicken in a plate.
• Put the onion rings in a separate bowl and squeeze lime juice over them. Now sprinkle the chaat masala over them and mix well so the onions are fully coated.
• Garnish the Chicken Tikka with these onion rings and serve.