Hariyali Chicken Tangdi Kebab (Green Masala Chicken Drumsticks)

Ingredients

For Chicken Prep

1 kg chicken drumsticks (skin removed, slits made)

2 tbsp lime juice

2 heaped tsp ginger-garlic paste

Salt to taste

For Marinade

200 g plain yogurt (not sweetened, avoid Greek yogurt)

1 heaped tsp SouthIndian4Me Garam Masala

3 tbsp SouthIndian4Me Green Chutney

3–4 tbsp vegetable oil

1 tsp roasted cumin powder

Extra salt & lime juice (to adjust)

Method

1️⃣ First Marinade

Rub chicken with salt, lime juice & ginger-garlic paste.

Rest in fridge 30 mins.

2️⃣ Second Marinade

Mix yogurt, SouthIndian4Me Garam Masala, green chutney, oil, cumin powder & salt.

Coat chicken well.

Cover & refrigerate overnight.

3️⃣ Cooking

Preheat oven to 200°C.

Place chicken on middle rack, cover lightly with foil.

Bake 30 mins.

Baste with oil if needed.

Remove foil, grill 5 mins to brown.

4️⃣ Serve

Keep warm in oven, covered with foil.

Serve hot with jeera rice salad & extra green chutney.

✨ Tip: Taste marinade before resting. Adjust salt, lime & spices as you like.