Friday, April 23, 2010

indian chicken.

youre welcome.

Spicy Indian Grilled Chicken

From: Recipezaar

Prep Time: 15 minutes plus marinating time (up to overnight); Cook Time: 15 minutes

Serves 4

4 chicken breasts, raw and cut into pieces

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon paprika

½ tsp cayenne pepper or chipotle pepper

1 tablespoon garam masala

2 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp oregano

1 ¼ tsp salt

1 garlic clove, minced

3 tablespoons of vegetable oil (I use about 1 tablespoon)

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons plain yogurt

Combine all marinade ingredients well. Coat chicken pieces in marinade paste. Marinate from 1 hour up to overnight in the refrigerator.

Grill over medium coals until browned, about 15 minutes on each side.


paired with:


Moroccan Lamb Kabobs

From: Food Network

Prep Time: 20 minutes; Inactive Prep Time: 30 minutes; Cook Time: 6 minutes

Serves 12 to 15 servings

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp salt

½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

½ tsp ground cumin

½ tsp ground nutmeg

3 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch pieces

Mint-Parsley Yogurt Sauce, recipe follows

Special Equipment: 1 package wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Combine all spices and seasoning in a small bowl. Place lamb cubes in a shallow baking dish or large bowl. Rub spice mixture into lamb with hands. Thread lamb cubes onto skewers, about 3 per skewer.

Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat. Grill kabobs for 3 minutes per side, or until cooked to desired doneness. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with Mint-Parsley Yogurt Sauce for dipping.


and the yogurt sauce they mention:


Mint-Parsley Yogurt Sauce

1 cup plain yogurt

1 tablespoon mayonnaise

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, pressed

Salt

Ground pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the chopped fresh herbs and gently stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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