Dig into the taste of spice laden and succulent meat with this North Indian Kalmi Kabab recipe shared by Chef. J.P. Evangelist, Master Chef Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach.

Ingredients:

·        Chicken drumstick- 500 gms

·        Hung curd- 100 gms

·        Ginger garlic paste- 50 gms

·        Salt- to taste  

·        Cream- 30 gms

·        Garam masala- 10 gms          

·        Red chilli powder- 5gms         

·        Black pepper powder- 5 gms  

·        Cashew- 20 gms          

·        Lime juice- 5 gms

Method:

·        Thoroughly wash and clean the chicken leg pieces.

·        In a mixer jar, grind the cashew nuts to a fine thick paste using little water. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

·        In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, cream, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice and mix well.

·        Add turmeric powder, cashew nut paste, cumin powder, garam masala, red chilli powder, black pepper powder and salt. Mix well to combine.

·        Add the chicken pieces, coat well with the marinade and refrigerate to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes or overnight.

·        Heat some oil in a non-stick pan. Place the marinated chicken on it and shallow-fry on high heat till the underside turns deep golden in colour.

·        Flip and cook the other side on high heat till golden. Cover and cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes. Alternatively, you can also cook/roast the chicken in an oven/tandoor.