Food Network: Tandoori Murghi (Grilled Chicken Skewers)

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Tandoori Murghi (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Recipe courtesy of Gourmet Magazine

Ingredients
For marinade:
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
3 whole cloves
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain whole-milk yogurt (preferably Middle Eastern)
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
3 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh gingerroot
1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder (preferably New Mexican)
1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
One-pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
36 (7-inch) bamboo skewers

Directions
Accompaniments: Louki raita (recipe follows) Lime
wedges
Make marinade: In an electric coffee/spice grinder finely grind cumin seeds and
cloves. In a blender blend ground spices with remaining marinade ingredients until
smooth.
Cut chicken breasts crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick strips and in a large sealable
plastic bag combine with marinade. Seal bag, pressing out excess air and turn bag
several times to coat chicken well. Marinate chicken at least 1 day and up to 2.
While chicken is marinating, soak skewers in water at least 1 hour. Prepare grill
(or preheat oven to its highest temperature, 500 degrees to 550 degrees).
Remove skewers from water and pat dry. Thread 1 piece chicken lengthwise onto each
skewer and grill on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, turning

over once, until just cooked through about 5 minutes. (Alternatively, in a lightly
oiled shallow roasting pan arrange skewers in one layer and roast in middle of
oven.)
Serve skewers with raita and lime wedges.