Barbecued Chicken Drumsticks

By Sunita Karthik

Ingredients:
Chicken Drumsticks – 15, skinned
Lemon Juice – 5 tsp
Cumin Powder – 1 tsp, roasted
Garam Masala – 2 tsp
Garlic Paste – 4 tsp
Ginger Paste – 4 tsp
Red Chilli Powder – 1 1/2 tsp
Salt to Taste
Yogurt – 1 cup
Butter for basting

Method:
1. Make 2 incisions on each drumsticks.
2. Rub lemon juice onto the drumsticks.
3. Keep aside for 20 minutes.
4. Add all ingredients except butter into the yoghurt and mix well.
5. Add chicken to the marinade and coat the pieces evenly.
6. Keep aside for 2 to 3 hours.
7. Preheat tandoor/oven/grill to 170C/350F.
8. Skewer drumsticks 2 cm apart and roast/grill in tandoor/oven/grill for 10 to 12 minutes.
9. Baste with melted butter 2 to 3 times.
10. Roast until golden brown.
11. Serve hot on a bed of shredded lettuce/cabbage garnished with onion rings, tomato slices and lemon wedges.

Sunita Karthik

Sunitha Karthik is a food lover who loves experiment with food. She worked in BPO industry for several years before deciding to settle down with family. She is a self-taught cook who has learnt to cook by experimenting with ingredients and watching various cooking shows. Mother of two kids, she still finds time to cook up a storm in the kitchen.

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