Immerse yourself in the aromatic journey of our Saunfia Chicken Tikka. Succulent chicken pieces, marinated with a delicate blend of fennel seeds (saunf) and spices, are grilled to perfection. The infusion of saunf imparts a subtle licorice flavor, creating a uniquely fragrant and flavorful tikka experience.
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**For Chicken Marinade:**
500 grams boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
250 grams curd (Dahi)
30 gramss ginger garlic paste
100 grams Lemon (Neembu)
6 grams red chili powder
6 grams garam masala
6 grams ground fennel seeds (saunf)
10 grams turmeric powder
15 grams Salt
**For Saunfia Spice Mix:**
15 grams fennel seeds (saunf), toasted and ground
6 grams cumin seeds, toasted and ground
6 grams coriander seeds, toasted and ground
**For Cooking:**
30 ml refined oil
Skewers for grilling
**For Garnish:**
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Lemon wedges
Instructions:
**Marinate Chicken:**
1. In a bowl, combine Curd (Dahi), ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, red chili powder, garam masala, ground fennel seeds, turmeric powder, and salt to make the marinade.
2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and let it marinate for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
**Prepare Saunfia Spice Mix:**
1. Toast fennel seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds in a dry pan until fragrant. Let them cool.
2. Grind the toasted seeds into a fine powder.
**Cook Chicken:**
1. Preheat your grill or oven to a high temperature.
2. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers.
3. Brush the skewers with oil and sprinkle the Saunfia Spice Mix over the chicken.
4. Grill the chicken skewers until they are fully cooked and have a nice char on the edges.
**Serve:**
1. Arrange the Chicken Saunfia Tikka on a serving platter.
2. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves.
3. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Note:
Adjust the quantity of ground fennel seeds in the marinade and spice mix according to your preference for the saunf flavor.
You can also prepare this dish using a grill pan on the stovetop if an outdoor grill or oven is not available.
Enjoy the aromatic and flavorful Chicken Saunfia Tikka!