"In Indian cooking, tikka refers to chunks of meat cooked on skewers...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
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3/4 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted
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2 cups whole-milk yogurt
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4 garlic cloves, chopped
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1 (1 1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil plus additional for greasing pan
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1/2 teaspoon garam masala (Indian spice mixture)
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne
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5 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
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Accompaniments: mango and red pepper chutney and mint raita
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Garnish: lime wedges