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Easy tandoori chicken drumsticks

Tandoori chicken is famous all over the world. This recipe is a simplified version, which is ideal for barbecues, parties, and laid-back suppers. Serve these easy tandoori chicken drumsticks with chutney and other spiced sauces with flatbread or poppadoms. For a dairy-free version use coconut yoghurt.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 100 ml yogurt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1-2 drops of red food dye optional

Method
 

  1. Score the chicken several times with a sharp knife.
  2. Mix the yogurt with the spices and garlic, add the dye, if used.
  3. Place the chicken legs in a freezer bag, pour over the yogurt mixture and tie. Massage the marinade well into the chicken. Rest in the fridge for minimum 2 hours, overnight, if possible.
  4. Take the chicken out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
  5. Heat your BBQ or grill and cook the chicken until golden, turning them regularly. Serve warm or at room temperature.