How to Make Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori chicken became popular in Arab kitchens for its bold flavor and distinctive spices. Try this detailed recipe from spice mix to baking and the accompanying sauces.

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Chicken thighs — quantity as needed

Tandoori spice mix

1 tablespoon hot chili or hot pepper1 tablespoon turmeric1 tablespoon curry powder1 tablespoon ground red pepper (paprika)1½ tablespoons dried corianderPinch of cinnamonPinch of fennelPinch of gingerPinch of garlic powderPinch of onion powderPinch of ground cuminRed coloring: a drop or 1 tablespoon beetroot powderPinch of black pepper1 cup yogurt2 tablespoons molasses or tomato paste2 tablespoons olive oilSalt

Tandoori bread

3 cups flour2 tablespoons milk powder1 tablespoon baking powder1 tablespoon sugarPinch of saltWater as needed for the dough

How to make tandoori bread

Knead the ingredients well

Shape the dough into balls and roll them or stretch them into flatbreads

Avocado sauce

1 large avocado1/2 cup fresh cilantro1 tomato1 green chili pepperGreen onionOlive oil1 teaspoon lemon juicePotato roses with cheese are one of the special potato recipes — click the link

Step 1

Wash the chicken well and rub it with vinegar and tahini, then place it aside in a colander

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