Tawa Chicken
Tawa Chicken is a spicy Indian dish prepared on a flat griddle using marinated chicken, spices, and herbs.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken (boneless, cut into cubes) | 800 | Grams |
| Yogurt (whole milk based) | 200 | Grams |
| Ginger Garlic Paste | 2 | Tbsp |
| Red Chili Powder | 2 | Tsp |
| Turmeric Powder | 1 | Tsp |
| Coriander Powder | 2 | Tsp |
| Cumin Powder | 1 | Tsp |
| Garam Masala | 1 | Tsp |
| Salt (or to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Onion (large, finely sliced) | 2 | Count |
| Green Chili (slit) | 3 | Count |
| Tomato (medium, chopped) | 2 | Count |
| Cilantro (fresh, chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Oil (vegetable or canola) | 4 | Tbsp |
| Butter (whole milk based) | 2 | Tbsp |
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, salt, and lemon juice.
- Add chicken cubes to the marinade, mix well, and let it marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Heat oil and butter on a tawa or flat griddle over medium heat.
- Add sliced onions and slit green chilies to the tawa, sauté until onions are golden brown.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
- Add marinated chicken to the tawa, cook on medium-high heat until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Prep
- Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Kitchen equipment
Tawa or Flat Griddle