Chicken Tikka Masala:

Ingredients:

For marinade:

• 1 cup fresh yogurt (should not be sour)
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 1-inch ginger
• 1-medium size garlic
• 3-4 tbs garam masala
• 2-green chillies
• 3 tbsps lime/ lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp orange food coloring (optional)

Other Ingredients:

• 1 kg chicken (breast or thigh) skinless and cut into 2" chunks
• 1-green bell pepper cut into chunks
• 1-medium size onion cut into chunks
• 1-medium size peach cut into chunks

Instruction:

• First soak the skewers in water to avoid burn.
• Grind the chopped coriander (keep some aside for garnishing) and all other marinade ingredients (except yogurt) to a smooth paste in a food processor.
• Pour the above mix into a large bowl and add yogurt. Mix well. Add the chicken pieces, pepper and onion mix well. Cover the bowl and refrigerate. Allow to marinate overnight.
• Thread the chicken, pepper, onion and peach onto skewers and keep ready.
• Preheat your oven or grill to medium high 350f.  Place the skewers on the grill racks in your oven with a tray underneath to catch drippings. Roast the chicken till, it gets ibrown on all sides and tender.
• Now chicken tikka is ready. 

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