Chicken Tikka With Cucumber Raita Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 small garlic cloves, minced
salt
2 cups plain yogurt
1/2 cup sour cream
1 medium cucumber (peeled, halved, seeded and chopped )
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped mint leaf
1/2 tsp cumin seed, lightly toasted and chopped
fresh ground pepper
2 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
3 garlic cloves, minced
5 tsp minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup vegetable oil, mixed with
1 tbsp chinese mustard
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground mace
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
vegetable oil, for the grill
lemon wedge, for serving
thinly sliced red onion , for serving
chopped cilantro , for serving

Directions:

Soak six 12-inch bamboo skewers in warm water for 30 minutes. Thread the chicken onto the skewers and set in a shallow glass baking dish.
On a cutting board, use the side of a large knife to mash the garlic, ginger and salt to a paste. In a bowl, whisk the paste with the yogurt, mustard oil, lemon juice, cumin, mace, nutmeg, cardamom, turmeric, cayenne and black pepper. Pour the marinade over the chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, turning occasionally.
Raita: On a cutting board, use the side of a large knife to mash the garlic with a large pinch of salt to a paste. In a medium bowl, mix the garlic paste with the yogurt, sour cream, cucumber, tomato, mint and toasted cumin. Season with salt and pepper and put in refrigerator.
Light a grill. Lightly oil the grate. Grill the chicken over a medium-hot fire for about 4 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through and golden. Serve with the lemon wedges, red onion, cilantro and Cucumber Raita.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	344.88 Kcal (1444 kJ)
Calories from fat	198.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.07g	34%
Cholesterol	91.23mg	30%
Sodium	923.46mg	38%
Potassium	666.46mg	14%
Total Carbs	9.17g	3%
Sugars	5g	20%
Dietary Fiber	1.62g	6%
Protein	29.41g	59%
Vitamin C	7.6mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	45.1mg	251%
Calcium	161.8mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	118.05 Kcal (494 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.55g	34%
Cholesterol	31.23mg	30%
Sodium	316.09mg	38%
Potassium	228.12mg	14%
Total Carbs	3.14g	3%
Sugars	1.71g	20%
Dietary Fiber	0.55g	6%
Protein	10.07g	59%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	15.4mg	251%
Calcium	55.4mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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