Grilled Tandoori-Style Chicken

By jkenb

Ingredients

• 1 . 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 2 . One 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely grated
• 3 . 2 large garlic cloves, finely grated
• 4 . 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 5 . 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 6 . 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala (see Note)
• 7 . 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 . 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri chile powder or cayenne pepper
• 9 . Eight 4-ounce skinless chicken drumsticks, trimmed of excess fat
• 10 . 1/2 teaspoon chaat masala (see Note)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, whisk the yogurt with the ginger, garlic, lemon juice, mustard seeds, garam masala, kosher salt and chile powder. Using a small, sharp knife, make shallow 1-inch slashes in the chicken. Add the chicken to the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
2. Light a grill, heat a grill pan or preheat the oven to 450°. Remove the chicken legs from the marinade, wiping off all but a thin layer. Grill the chicken legs over moderate heat, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through, 30 minutes. Alternatively, roast the chicken legs on an oiled baking sheet for 20 minutes, turning once halfway through. Transfer the chicken legs to plates, sprinkle with the chaat masala and serve.