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Tandoori Tawa Chicken

Tandoori Tawa Chicken

by Nabeela Kauser
Tandoori Tawa Chicken is a flavour-packed recipe that combines the smoky essence of tandoori with a quick, stovetop cooking method. Perfectly marinated chicken is cooked on a hot tawa.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Pakistani
Servings 3
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 Chicken Legs
  • 300 g Yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 tsp Mint Sauce
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tbsp Tandoori Masala
  • 1 tbsp Dried Fenugreek
  • 3 Green Chillies
  • 1 handful Coriander

Instructions

  • Cut slits in the chicken legs to allow the marinade to penetrate.
  • Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix well to combine.
  • Add the chicken legs to the bowl and coat them with the marinade, ensuring they are fully covered.
  • Let the chicken marinate for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to soak in.
  • Heat up a tawa pan and add 1 tbsp of oil to coat the surface.
  • Add the chicken legs to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on medium heat, turning them occasionally to ensure they cook evenly.
  • Flip the chicken legs and add the remaining creamy masala on top. Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes, allowing the chicken to become tender and fully cooked.
  • Garnish the cooked chicken with fresh green chillies and coriander for added flavor and color.

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Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 25gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 1552mgPotassium: 523mgFibre: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 522IUVitamin C: 9mgVitamin D: 0.2µgCalcium: 157mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, Cooking, Food, Recipe, Tandoori, Tawa Chicken
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