Key Ingredients & Preparation
• Chicken: 500g, ideally boneless or drumsticks.
• Marinade: Thick curd (yogurt), Kashmiri red chili paste (for color and flavor), chili powder, chili flakes, garam masala, turmeric, ginger-garlic-green chili paste, lemon juice, and mustard oil.
• Method: Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Cooking: Sear in a pan, grill, or tandoor until cooked.
• Smoking (Optional but Authentic): Place a live, glowing piece of charcoal in a small metal bowl inside the pan with the chicken, drizzle with oil, and cover for 5 minutes to infuse a smoky flavor.
Serving
• Serve hot with mint chutney, sliced onions, and a squeeze of lemon.