Balochi Chicken Tikka
Ingredients
For Balochi Tikka Powder:
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 tbsp crushed red chilli
For Marinating Chicken:
- 4 chicken pieces (make cuts)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 & 1/2 tbsp thick yogurt
- 1 tbsp ginger & garlic paste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 & 1/2 tbsp Balochi masala (heaped)
- 5 bullet green chillies
Other Ingredients:
- Onion rings
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
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Balochi Chicken Tikka
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, Gas Mark 4).
2. Dry roast coriander seeds, and cumin seeds in a frying pan until they change colour. Add crushed red chilli and roast for a few seconds. Let the roasted spices cool, then coarsely grind them.
3. In a bowl, mix chicken pieces with all marinating ingredients. Allow it to marinate for 1 hour.
4. Place the marinated chicken and bullet green chillies on a baking tray. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, flipping the chicken after 30 minutes. Move the chillies under the chicken and change sides.
5. Heat a sizzler plate, add oil, onion rings, chicken pieces, green chillies, and sprinkle with a little Balochi masala, chaat masala, and coriander leaves.
6. Serve hot with chutney, naan, or roti.
