Chicken Tikka Masala

• 1.5 lb boneless chicken
• ¼ cup plain yogurt
• 1.5 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1.5 tablespoon garlic paste
• ½ teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/3 teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 3 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoon cilantro paste or 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 2 tablespoon gram flour
• 5 tablespoon oil
• salt to taste

Preparation

1. Cut chicken into 1-inch cube pieces.
2. Mix all spices with yogurt and beat well.
3. Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 4 hours.
4. Skewer the chicken with at least half inch apart.
5. Cooking in Oven:
   • * Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
   • * Roast for about 15 minutes or until done, basting once with oil. Keep a tray underneath to collect the drippings.
6. Cooking in Grill:
   • * Grill for 8-10 minutes or until done, basting once with oil.
7. Serve hot by itself or with meal

Tip on marinating Chicken Tikka:
Make holes in the chicken by fork so that marinate gets inside the chicken well.

Tip on making Cilantro paste:
Make cilantro paste by grinding teaspoon.