Step 1: Marinate the chicken
Marinated chicken
- garlic4 cloves
- fresh ginger, crushed1" knob
- chicken thighs, boneless, skinless6~2 lb
- salttwo spoonfuls10 g
- msga sprinkle3 g
- lime juice1/2 lime
- cumina sprinkle2 g
- kashmiri chili powdera sprinkle1 g
- turmeric powder1/2 spoonful3 g
- black peppera spoonful5 g
- tomato pastea spoonful10 g
- yogurt, plain50 g
Add the peeled garlic cloves and knob of ginger to a mortar and pestle and bash into a rough paste.
Cut the chicken into small cubes and add them to a large mixing bowl along with the salt, msg (if using), lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, turmeric, black pepper, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, and plain yogurt. Mix well and coat every piece.
- Cover and in the fridge for at least an hour or up to overnight for best results.