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.