Kali Mirch Smokey Chicken Tikka

Ingredients

Marination no: 1

• Chicken Boneless (or on bones) 1 kg
• Black peppercorns 2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Lemon juice 2 tbsp
• Ginger paste 1.5 tsp
• Garlic paste 1.5 tsp

Marination no: 2

• Gram flour 1/2 cup
• Dried Fenugreek leaves 1 tbsp
• Green cardmoms 6  (seeds coarsely crushed)
• Yogurt 1/2 cup
• Fresh cream 1/2 cup
• Ginger paste 1/2 tsp
• Garlic paste 1/2 tsp
• Coconut powder 2 tbsp
• Green chili 1-2, finely chopped
• Chopped coriander 3 tbsp
• Garam masala 1 tbsp
• Coriander powder 2 tbsp
• Cumin powder 1 tbsp
• Oil 2-4 tbsp

Preparation

1. Marination 1: Grind the black peppercorns coarsely using a pestle and mortar.
2. Add this to the chicken along with salt, lemon juice, ginger and garlic paste.
3. Mix and marinate the chicken for 30 minutes.
4. Marination 2: Dry roast the gram flour and methi leaves. Allow to come to room temperature.
5. Grind the green cardamoms seeds coarsely using a pestle and mortar.
6. In a bowl, add all the ingredients of 2^nd marination along with gram flour and green cardamoms.
7. Mix well and add to the chicken.
8. Mix everything until well combined.
9. Smoke the chicken with a live charcoal.
10. Now cover and marinate preferably overnight or at least 1-2 hours.
11. Thread it on the skewers and grill using a little oil.
12. Serve hot with naan, roti and chutney.
13. Enjoy!