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Dry roast gram flour on low heat until aromatic. Cool completely.
Strain whey from homemade yogurt to get thick yogurt if needed.
Add yogurt, roasted gram flour, ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, pepper powder, turmeric, kasuri methi, garam masala, and coriander powder to a mixing bowl.
Add lemon juice, salt, and oil. Mix well and taste. Adjust with more chilli powder, salt, or lemon if needed.
Add cubed chicken to the marinade. Marinate for at least an hour to 12 hours. Refrigerate if marinating longer than an hour.
Heat a grill pan and spray with oil.
Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
Garnish with lemon juice and chat masala. Serve with green chutney.
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Lemon juice can be increased to 2 tablespoons as needed.
Red chilli powder and garam masala can be increased to 1 teaspoon each as needed.
Bell peppers and onion are cubed and grilled along with the chicken.
Can I use homemade yogurt?
Yes, strain the whey to get thick yogurt.
How long should I marinate the chicken?
Marinate for at least an hour to 12 hours for best results.
What can I serve with chicken tikka?
Serve with green chutney and garnish with lemon juice and chat masala.
Can I increase the spice level?
Yes, increase red chilli powder and garam masala to 1 teaspoon each if desired.
Is it necessary to use mustard oil?
Mustard oil is preferred for its flavor, but you can use other oils if needed.
I’m Parichay, a food creator, recipe developer and the person behind Bhukkad in Town. For me, food has always been more than just a recipe. I grew up around Nepal and later made Chandigarh home, so a lot of the way I cook comes from memories, places I’ve travelled to, food I’ve eaten and the people I’ve shared it with. My cooking moves between comforting Indian food, regional recipes, street-food nostalgia and the occasional experiment that starts with, “What if we did this instead?” I love understanding why a dish tastes the way it does, simplifying it for a home kitchen, and then telling the story that made me want to cook it in the first place. Because eventually, the recipe tells you how to make the food. The story tells you why you might want to.
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