Grilled Chicken Skewers (Tandoori Murghi)

Grilled Chicken Skewers (Tandoori Murghi)


1. In an electric coffee/spice grinder finely grind cumin seeds and cloves.

2. In a blender blend ground spices with remaining marinade ingredients until smooth.

3. MARINATE CHICKEN:

4. Cut chicken breasts crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips and in a large sealable plastic bag combine with marinade.

5. Seal bag, pressing out excess air, and turn bag several times to coat chicken well.

6. Marinate chicken at least 1 day and up to 2.

7. PREPARATION:

8. White chicken is marinating, soak skewers in water at least 1 hour.

9. Prepare grill (or preheat oven to its highest temperature, 500 to 550 degrees F.).

10. Oil grill rack (or lightly oil a shallow roasting pan large enough to hold the skewers in one layer.).

11. Remove skewers from water and pat dry.

12. Thread 1 piece chicken lengthwise onto each skewer and grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning over once, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes.

13. (Alternatively, in a lightly oiled shallow roasting pan arrange skewers in one layer and roast in middle of oven.).

14. SERVE skewers with raita and lime wedges if desired.

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