Indian Tandoori Chicken with Cucumber Raita and Basmati Rice

Mga Sangkap

Mga Tagubilin

1. 1

   Combine yogurt, tandoori spice mix, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, and salt in a bowl. Add chicken breast and coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F) or prepare a tandoor/grill to medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Place marinated chicken on a baking tray or skewers and cook for 18-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 75°C, turning halfway through.

4. 4

   While chicken cooks, toast cumin seeds in a dry pan until fragrant, then set aside.

5. 5

   Prepare raita by mixing cucumber, tomato, red onion, Greek yogurt, black salt, cilantro, and toasted cumin seeds in a bowl. Chill until serving.

6. 6

   Serve tandoori chicken alongside warm basmati rice and cucumber raita on the side.