Directions for Preparing Tandoori Chicken

1. Put the yogurt and lemon juice in a bowl.
2. Add the spices, garlic, and chili paste to the lemon and yogurt, then whisk until smooth and thick.
3. Place the drumsticks and thighs in separate resealable plastic bags.
4. Pour half of the marinade into each bag of chicken and seal it shut.
5. Massage the chicken with the marinade until all the meat is well coated.
6. Let out any air from the bags and refrigerate for twenty-four (24:00) hours, turning the bags occasionally during this time.
7. Place aluminum foil inside a large roasting pan and lay a rack over it to allow air to circulate.
8. Preheat the oven to 425 °F.
9. Remove the marinated chicken from the bags and place the pieces onto the rack.
10. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for thirty (0:30) minutes. Then turn the pieces over and bake for fifteen (0:15) minutes, until the meat is slightly charred.
11. Turn off the heat and let the chicken rest in the hot oven for twenty (0:20) minutes.
12. Remove the pan and put the chicken onto a serving platter.
13. Garnish the Tandoori Chicken with onion and lemon slices before serving.

Indian cuisine encompasses a wide variety of regional and traditional cuisines, often depending on a particular state. Staple foods of Indian cuisine include pearl millet, rice, whole wheat flour, and a variety of lentils, such as masoor, urad, and mong.

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