SKEWERED BARBECUED CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS

750g boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into large cubes

1 onion, roughly chopped

1 garlic clove, sliced

2tsp finely chopped fresh ginger 2tbsp lemon juice

1tsp ground coriander

½tsp ground cumin

1tsp garam masala

60g plain yoghurt

1tsp salt

Soak 8-12 bamboo skewered in water to prevent them from burning during cooking.

Put the onion, garlic and garlic and ginger into a food processor and process to a puree, adding the lemon juice if required. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the coriander, cumin, garam masala, yoghurt and salt. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Leave to marinate for 2 hours at room temperature or longer in the refrigerator.

Thread the chicken pieces onto the bamboo skewers and cook over glowing coals or under a preheated grill (broiler) until cooked through. Serve with onion sambal and puris or chapattis.