Green Chicken Skewers

INGREDIENTS

1 cup plain yoghurt

3 cloves of garlic, peeled

2 tablespoons of finely grated fresh ginger 2 teaspoons cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 green chilli

1 bunch fresh cilantro

A few sprigs of mint leaves

Juice of 2 limes

Salt and pepper

4 chicken breasts, cut into small pieces Extra limes for serving

Extra fresh cilantro for garnish

YOGHURT DIPPING SAUCE:

½ cup of plain yoghurt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

A few sprigs of fresh mint, finely chopped A dash of chilli powder

Salt and pepper to taste

TOMATO AND ONION SALAD:

1 large tomato, chopped into small cubes ½ white onion, minced juice of half a lime

A dash of cumin and ground mustard seed salt and pepper

In a food processor mix the yogurt, peeled garlic, fresh ginger, cumin, coriander, ground ginger, green chilli, fresh cilantro, fresh mint and lime juice. Blast till a smooth paste. Add some olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer this mixture to a bowl, cover, and marinate the pieces of chicken breast for at least 30 minutes or — even better — overnight. After marinating, assemble the chicken on presoaked skewers and grill till cooked completely through. Serve with dipping sauce and salad.