Chicken Tandoori

Ingredients

 * 1 spring chicken, cut into 2 large pieces
 * 1 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
 * Salt to taste
 * 1 cup whipped yoghurt(curd)
 * 2 tsp garlic paste
 * 2 tsp ginger paste
 * 2 tsp green chilli paste
 * 2 tsp coriander powder
 * 2 tsp tomato sauce
 * 2 tsp red chilli powder
 * 1 1/2 tsp cumin powder
 * 2 1/2 tsp tandoori masala powder
 * Oil/ghee(clarified butter) for brushing the bird

Directions

 * 1) Use a sharp knife to make slanting gashes on the chicken on all sides. Place in mixing bowl to marinate the chicken in the combined masala for about 4 hours.
 * 2) Prepare a baking dish and brush the bottom of the dish with a little oil.
 * 3) Carefully place the chicken pieces in the center of the dish and brush with some ghee on top.
 * 4) Pour any remaining marinade into the dish and bake in a moderate oven at 375 deg F till the chicken is done and becomes golden brown at the top.
 * 5) You might have to turn the chicken over a couple of times to get a uniform browning effect. Serve garnished with coriander leaves and lemon wedges.