Tandoori Chicken Kebabs
2017-08-31- Cuisine: Family, Party Ideas
- Course: Main Course, Side Dish
- Skill Level: Intermediate
Recipe Info
- Servings : 6
- Prep Time : 3:00 h
- Cook Time : 15m
- Ready In : 3:15 h
Ingredients
- 3cm piece of ginger, grated
- 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 140g plain yoghurt
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps tomato paste
- 1⁄2 tsp garam masala
- 1⁄2 tsp chilli powder
- 1⁄2 tsp paprika
- 1⁄2 tsp turmeric
- 10 chicken breasts, cubed
- For the raita:
- 250g plain yoghurt
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 cucumber, grated
- handful fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
Method
Step 1
Place in a large bowl the ginger, garlic, yoghurt, oil, tomato paste and spices. Stir well.
Step 2
Cut the chicken into 2cm cubes, coat well in the marinade, then season with sea salt and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
Step 3
To make the raita combine yoghurt, garlic, cucumber, mint and salt and pepper in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
Step 4
Thread the chicken onto skewers, then braai or grill for 15 minutes, or until golden and evenly cooked, turning occasionally. Serve cucumber raita.