Tandoori Chicken with Masala Yogurt Marinade Smoky Tandoori Chicken in Spiced Yogurt Marinade Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt to taste 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Fresh cilantro and lemon wedges for garnish Directions: In a large mixing bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, paprika, and salt. Mix well to form a thick marinade. Add chicken thighs to the marinade, coating thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or prepare a grill on medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess. Arrange on a lined baking sheet or grill rack. Brush chicken with vegetable oil and bake for 25–30 minutes (or grill for 6–7 minutes per side), until fully cooked and lightly charred. Let rest for 5 minutes, then serve garnished with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Marinating Time: 4 hours | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes Kcal: 310 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #tandoorichicken #masalayogurt #indianflavors #chickentandoori #spicedchicken #authenticindianfood #homecookedindian #yogurtmarinade #indianbbq #grilledchicken #chickencurryinspired #indianfoodrecipes #indianinspiredmeals #masalachicken #easyindiandishes #desiingredients #tandoorilovers #boldspices #homestyleindian #flavorfulchicken Craving bold, smoky flavor? This Tandoori Chicken with Masala Yogurt Marinade hits all the right notes—spiced, tender, and absolutely addictive!

Kashmiri Chicken Yakhni Fragrant Kashmiri Chicken in Yogurt-Based Yakhni Gravy Ingredients: 1.5 lbs bone-in chicken pieces 1 cup plain yogurt (full-fat, whisked) 2 tablespoons mustard oil (or ghee) 1 large onion, thinly sliced 5–6 garlic cloves, minced 1-inch piece of ginger, grated 4–5 green cardamom pods 2 black cardamoms 1 cinnamon stick 4 cloves 1 bay leaf 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel 1/2 teaspoon ground dry ginger 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (optional for color) Salt to taste 4 cups water Fresh coriander or mint for garnish (optional) Directions: Heat mustard oil in a deep pot until it begins to smoke slightly, then lower the heat. Add cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaf. Sauté for 30 seconds. Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown. Stir in ginger and garlic, sauté for a minute. Add the chicken pieces and cook on medium heat for 7–8 minutes until lightly browned. Pour in water, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is tender. In a separate bowl, whisk the yogurt with ground fennel, dry ginger, turmeric, and salt. Slowly add the yogurt mix into the pot while stirring continuously to prevent curdling. Simmer the yakhni uncovered for another 8–10 minutes on low heat until the broth slightly thickens and becomes fragrant. Garnish with coriander or mint before serving. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes Kcal: 390 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #kashmirifood #chickenyakhni #indianrecipes #comfortingcurry #yogurtgravy #northindianflavors #soulfulindianfood #kashmiricuisine #traditionalindianrecipes #heartymeals #spicedchicken #authenticflavors #slowcookedgoodness #easyindianrecipes #kashmirichicken #homecookedbliss #indianbrothbased #flavorpacked #regionalindianfood #desimeal 🍲 Cozy comfort in every bite—this Kashmiri Chicken Yakhni is rich, soulful, and deeply aromatic. Slow-cooked with yogurt and spices for a soothing, traditional dish. ✨🍗