Tandoori Chicken

INGREDIENTS :

• 2 lbs chicken legs, thighs & drumsticks attached
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp yellow and red food coloring
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 2 tsp coriander (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds powder
• 1 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1/4 cup ghee or vegetable oil
• Salt to taste

METHOD :

Remove the skin from chicken pieces and cut them lengthwise Mix lemon juice, food coloring, salt, chili powder, cumin powder, and coriander in a bowl and brush the chicken pieces evenly to coat Mix yogurt, ginger and garlic in a separate bowl and apply to the chicken pieces. Marinate the pieces in refrigerator turning pieces occasionally for 4-6 hours and let them at room temperature one hour before cooking. Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F and place the chicken in single layer in a greased shallow baking pan. Brush chicken with 2 tbsp of ghee and bake them for 12 minutes. Turn pieces over, brush with remaining 2 tbsp of ghee and continue baking until chicken is cooked through and tender about 15 minutes. Serve hot with fresh coriander on it.