Tandoori Chicken (Tandoori Murghi) Recipe

Name: Tandoori Chicken (Tandoori Murghi) Recipe
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into serving pieces, skinned and trimmed of all visible fat; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice or malt vinegar; 1 Tablespoon minced garlic; 1 Tablespoon peeled and grated or crushed ginger root; 1 Tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste; Vegetable oil, for brushing; Fresh cilantro sprigs for garnish; Slices of cucumber, red (Spanish) onion, tomato and lemon, for garnish

Tandoori Chicken (Tandoori Murghi) Recipe was pinched from <a href="http://homecooking.about.com/od/chickenrecipes/r/blchicken2.htm" target="_blank">homecooking.about.com.</a>

"Classic tandoori chicken from India is marinated in yogurt, lemon juice, and plenty of spices, then grilled or broiled. Plan ahead. This recipe needs to marinate at least 8 hours or overnight...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into serving pieces, skinned and trimmed of all visible fat

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1/2 cup plain yogurt

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2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice or malt vinegar

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1 Tablespoon minced garlic

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1 Tablespoon peeled and grated or crushed ginger root

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1 Tablespoon ground cumin

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1 teaspoon ground coriander

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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

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1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

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2 teaspoons salt, or to taste

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Vegetable oil, for brushing

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Fresh cilantro sprigs for garnish

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Slices of cucumber, red (Spanish) onion, tomato and lemon, for garnish

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