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Scrumptious Ramzan Delicacies Ramadan is here, it’s a period of self-reflection and teaches to practice self-control but as the sunsets and it’s time to break our fasts we look for something delicious on our Iftar table we here at Tulip are always up for delicious scrumptious food and therefore have gathered amazing recipes that are not only delicious but also easy to make. Recipes by Samiha Khan @Obsessive.food.disorder Chicken Tikka Ingredients (1 CUP = 240ML ) 500 grams of CHICKEN boneless & cubed 1½ tablespoon gram flour or besan ½ cup CURD OR YOGURT or greek yoghurt ½ green bell pepper ½ red bell pepper or tomatoes (deseeded) 1 large onion cubed Salt as needed 1 tablespoon oil preferably mustard oil 1 to 2 tablespoon lemon juice (or as needed) 1 tablespoon GINGER GARLIC PASTE or grated Spice powders ¾ to 1 teaspoon red chilli powder or paprika 1/8 teaspoon pepper powder 1/8 teaspoon turmeric ½ tablespoon Kasuri methi or dried fenugreek leaves (optional) ¾ to 1 teaspoon GARAM MASALA ½ teaspoon coriander powder Method Preparation for chicken tikka This recipe needs thick curd or greek yoghurt. If using homemade yoghurt then follow the notes & strain the whey to get thick yoghurt. Add it to a mixing bowl along with red chilli powder, pepper powder, turmeric, Kasuri methi, garam masala & coriander powder. Next add lemon juice, salt & oil. Mix everything well and taste it. Add more chilli powder, salt or lemon if needed to adjust the taste. Add the cubed chicken to the marinade. Marinate the chicken for at least an hour to 12 hours. Longer the chicken rests more flavorful & succulent it will turn out. You will have to refrigerate if marinating for longer than an hour. How to make chicken tikka Prepare a baking tray with a foil-lined over it. Then place a rack over it. Cube the veggies and add it to the marinade. Smear the marinade over it. Put them on to skewers, alternating veggies and chicken. Place these over the prepared tray. Preheat the oven to 240 C for at least 15 minutes. Grill chicken tikka for 20 to 30 mins or till fully done. I suggest checking after 20 mins. This depends on the size of your chicken pieces and how tender it is. The last 3 to 4 mins, move the chicken to the top rack. Serve chicken tikka with some veggies as an appetizer.
- By Inas Inayath
TULIP - MAY, 2020 45
