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                     Tandoori Murgh (Tandoori Chicken)
 
 Recipe By     : From Bengal to Punjab: The Cuisines of India/Anne MacLellan
 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Indian                           Poultry
                 Chicken                          Main Dishes
                 Ethnic
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2      pounds        Chicken;drumsticks -- breasts
                         -or thighs
    1      each          Ginger -- fresh 1/2″ piece
    4      each          Garlic cloves
      1/2  cup           Yogurt -- plain
                         -Salt -- to taste
      1/4  teaspoon      Cayenne pepper
    1      teaspoon      Paprika
      1/2  teaspoon      Garam masala -- *
      1/2  teaspoon      Coriander seeds -- ground
      1/2  teaspoon      Cumin seeds -- ground
    1      dash          Lemon juice
 
 * I use a blend of 1 nutmeg, 1 1/2 tsp green cardamom pods, 4 i' cinnamon
 sticks, 1 Tbsp whole cloves, 1 tsp peppercorns & 1 tsp cumin seeds all ground
 together  Skin the chicken, wash & pat dry with paper towel. Make deepcuts on
 the
 surface with a knife. Mince or grate ginger and garlic. Transfer to a small
 bowl and add the spices. Mix well, then rub the paste into the chicken and
 let marinate serveral hours in refrigerate. Cook chicken on grill or in
 broiler (30 minutes for legs), basting with leftover marinade and turning to
 ensure even cooking. Serve with a dash of lemon juice. Serves: 4-6
 
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