Tandoori chicken as a dish originated in the Punjab before the independence of partition of India. In the late 1940s, tandoori chicken was popularised at Moti Mahal in the locality of Daryaganj in New Delhi by Kundan Lal Gujral, who is a Punjabi Hindus as well as the founders of the Moti Mahal restaurant.
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INGREDIENTS for TAWA TANDOOR :
1. Chicken - 1 pc
2. Red Chili Powder - 1/2 tbsp
3. Black Pepper powder - 1/2 tbsp
4. Biryani dry roasted masala - 1/3 tbsp My homemade Biryani masala recipe
5. Tandoori chicken masala - 1/2 tsp
6. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
7. Garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
8. Yogurt - 2 tbsp
9. Lemon juice - 1 tsp
10. Salt to taste
11. Kasoori methi - 1 tsp (crush with palm)
12. Chopped coriander and mint leaves to serve
[The following measurements are given for 1 leg piece, apply to the other chicken pieces taking equal measurements]
PREPARATION :
1. Wash the chicken leg piece thoroughly with water. Dry each leg piece with paper towel. Make slits along the leg piece or poke the meat with fork.
2. Marinate the chicken for minimum 1/2 an hour with spices : Red Chili Powder, Black Pepper powder, Biryani dry roasted masala (My homemade biriyani masala recipe herewith), Tandoori chicken masala, Turmeric powder, Kasoori methi(optional), Garlic paste, Yogurt, 3-4 chopped Mint leaves, Lemon juice and Salt to taste.
3. Heat a flat pan/tawa with 2 tbsp of clarified butter (ghee). Place the marinated chicken, cover and cook for 5 mins on low-medium flame.
[I used my old iron tawa as it heats up fast.]
Open the lid and flip the chicken. Brush it with ghee if required. Cover and cook in medium flame for another 5-7 mins.
Then toss it with a dash of lemon juice for another couple of minutes. Repeat these steps for the rest pieces.
(I made 5 tandoor pieces, and marinated & roasted each piece separately)
4. For restaurant style yogurt tandoor chicken roast (optional step):
Take the plate of tandoor chicken thighs. Burn 2-3 small piece of charcoal in a small bowl with a tbsp of ghee and dry spices. Place it in the middle of chicken plate and cover with a lid. After 12-15mins, the chicken will absorb all the smoke flavour.
(I did this and it tasted awesome, try it yourself !!)
5. Serve with lemon wedges, chaat masala and chopped coriander and mint leaves. You can take yogurt salad as a side.

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