🍗 Tandoori Chicken

🔥 Description: A classic Indian dish where chicken is marinated in yogurt and spices, then roasted in a clay tandoor oven at high heat, creating a smoky, charred exterior and juicy interior. The marinade includes red chilli powder, garam masala, ginger-garlic paste, and lemon juice, giving the dish its iconic colour and punch.

It’s often served with onion rings, mint chutney, and lemon wedges. While traditionally cooked in a tandoor, it can also be made using an oven or grill.

📍 Origin: Punjab (popularized in Delhi)

🥗 Served With: Naan, green chutney, salad

🔥 Fun Fact: Tandoori Chicken laid the foundation for dishes like Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala in global Indian cuisine.

Cypriot Parallel: Comparable to souvla or grilled chicken thighs in Cyprus, where meat is marinated and cooked over charcoal — but tandoori has its unique spicy depth and yogurt tang.

👉 Relish the smoky elegance of India’s favourite grilled chicken!