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Chicken Tikka

Name: Chicken Tikka
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients: 500 grams boneless chicken pieces; 1 cup yogurt; 1 tablespoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; to taste salt; 2 tablespoons mustard oil

Chicken Tikka is a popular Pakistani grilled dish consisting of marinated chicken pieces cooked over a charcoal fire, known for its smoky flavor and vibrant spices. It holds cultural significance as a festive and street food favorite often served at gatherings and celebrations.

9 ingredients

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Culinary DNA Preview

Pakistani70%

Mughal30%

Ingredients

boneless chicken pieces
500 grams
yogurt
1 cup
red chili powder
1 tablespoon
turmeric powder
1 teaspoon
garam masala
1 teaspoon
ginger-garlic paste
2 tablespoons
lemon juice
2 tablespoons
salt
to taste
mustard oil
2 tablespoons

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating from the Indian subcontinent, Chicken Tikka was adapted and popularized in Pakistan, blending Mughal culinary influences with local spice traditions.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Pakistani70%

ingredients+techniques

Mughal30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

marinating grilling skewering

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