Chick*n Tikka Skewers

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 2 packs (500g total) chick*n, cut into 2–3 cm pieces
• 1 cup coconut yogurt
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 small onion, grated
• 1.5 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp ground coriander
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp brown sugar
• 1 handful fresh coriander leaves
• Raita to serve
• Wooden skewers (soaked 30 min)

Instructions

1. Place chick*n pieces into a bowl.
2. In a separate bowl mix coconut yogurt, garlic, ginger, grated onion, chilli, tomato paste, coriander, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, salt and brown sugar to form a marinade.
3. Pour marinade over chick*n and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for best flavour.
4. Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
5. Thread marinated chick*n pieces onto skewers.
6. Preheat oven or grill to 200°C.
7. Grill skewers for 5–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and heated through.
8. Serve immediately with raita and fresh coriander leaves.