Tandoori Chicken Without Oven

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Tandoori Chicken Without Oven – Green Hariyali Chicken Tandoori

Craving that smoky, juicy tandoori chicken but don’t have an oven or tandoor? No worries! This Green Hariyali Chicken Tandoori brings the rich flavors of traditional Indian tandoori right to your stovetop or tawa (flat pan). It's healthy, aromatic, and packed with herbs and spices — all without needing an oven.

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🔥 Ingredients:

For Green Hariyali Marinade:

• Fresh coriander leaves – 1 cup

• Fresh mint leaves – ½ cup

• Green chilies – 2-3 (adjust to taste)

• Ginger – 1 inch

• Garlic – 6 cloves

• Thick curd/yogurt – ½ cup

• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp

• Roasted cumin powder – 1 tsp

• Garam masala – 1 tsp

• Salt – to taste

• Mustard oil – 1 tbsp (optional, for smoky flavor)

• Chicken (leg/thigh pieces) – 500g (with slits)

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🍋 Marination Steps:

1. Grind coriander, mint, chilies, garlic, and ginger to a smooth paste.

2. Mix the green paste with curd, lemon juice, spices, and salt.

3. Coat the chicken pieces with this marinade. Massage well into slits.

4. Marinate for at least 2–4 hours (overnight for best results).

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🍳 Cooking (Without Oven):

Method 1 – On Tawa / Pan:

1. Heat a heavy-bottomed pan or tawa. Add a teaspoon of oil or ghee.

2. Place the marinated chicken pieces and cook on medium heat.

3. Cover and cook for 10–12 mins on one side, then flip.

4. Cook uncovered till charred and cooked through, brushing with oil occasionally.

Method 2 – In Steamer + Pan (For juicy + grilled texture):

1. Steam the marinated chicken for 10 minutes (optional step).

2. Then pan-fry to get a crisp, smoky outer layer.

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🌿 Serving Suggestion:

Serve hot with mint chutney, lemon wedges, and onion rings. Great as a starter or with naan/roti.

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💡 Tips:

• Add a piece of hot charcoal in a bowl, place it in the pan with the chicken, and pour ghee/oil on it. Cover for 2 minutes for a smoky dhaba-style aroma.

• Use boneless chicken for a quicker version.

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