Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into strips
  • 1 piece (1 inch) ginger, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 2/3 cups yogurt
  • 8 None fresh long red chili peppers
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped mint

Method

  • Combine ginger, garlic, lemon juice, 2 tsp cumin, coriander, garam masala, cayenne pepper, tomato paste and 1/3 cup yogurt in large bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
  • Meanwhile, for the raita, cook remaining 1 tsp cumin in small heated skillet until fragrant. Combine cumin in medium bowl with remaining 1 1/3 cups yogurt, cilantro and mint.
  • Thread chicken onto skewers.
  • Cook chili peppers on heated oiled grill pan (or on the grill) until tender. Cook chicken on same heated grill pan until cooked through.
  • Serve chicken with raita and chili peppers, and, if desired, warm naan bread.