Dalavai's Tandoori Chicken on the Grill

Instructions

1. Marinade
2. 1

   In a blender or food processor, blend ginger and garlic to a fine paste (you may need to add a little water to make a paste).

3. 2

   Add turmeric, chili powder, salt, cumin, yogurt and lime juice; process until combined.

4. Chicken
5. 3

   Make a few slits in each piece of chicken and transfer the meat to a non-reactive dish large enough for the pieces to lie flat (or a large Ziploc).

6. 4

   Pour marinade over chicken and stir to coat the chicken thoroughly.

7. 5

   Seal the dish with plastic and refrigerate.

8. 6

   Marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours but no more than 12 hours, turning the chicken once (if using the Ziploc, you will need to turn the chicken 3-4 times).

9. 7

   When the chicken is ready, remove it from the refrigerator.

10. 8

    Prepare your grill for grilling.

11. 9

    When the grill is red-hot, lay the chicken pieces on the grill about 2 inches apart.

12. 10

    Baste chicken with the remaining marinade.

13. 11

    Cover the grill.

14. 12

    After about 5 minutes, open the grill and turn over the chicken pieces; they should be slightly charred.

15. 13

    Replace the lid and continue cooking for 5-7 minutes more.

16. 14

    Uncover the chicken, baste it with melted butter or oil, turn it over and leave it uncovered for the rest of the cooking time.

17. 15

    Baste again after 2-3 minutes and test for doneness.

18. 16

    When chicken is done, transfer it to a large platter.

19. 17

    Arrange garnish over chicken and seal the platter with foil.

20. 18

    Let rest for 10 minutes to absorb the garnish flavors.

21. 19

    Serve with basmati rice.