In India one of the most favourite appetizer or starter for a Non Vegetarian Meal is Chicken Tikka’s . Tikka in hindi means something of a cube shape so if it is fish tikka then it can be interpretted as fish cubes.
Before having a heavy Non Vegetarian Indian Meal we start with eating starters , and one of the most common dish is chicken or mutton tikka. Traditionally it is best when made in Tandoor ( charcoal grill) which is still used in India , as it is believed the more slowly the tikka cooks the tastier it gets. That why it will be recommended to cook at low flame and not high flame.
Also preparing any indian dish is a mystery itself to the cook and the person who will be served as they both have approximations. What I am trying to say is we dont have a fixed charter to follow to prepare any Indian dish. If you like less salt then put less salt , if you like hot curry then put 1/2 teaspoon more red chilli. Most of the ingredients put in an Indian dish are approximations.
When to Cook this dish :
- When you want something to eat but light not heavy
- Can work as starters for a party.
Cooking tips for chicken dish :
Its better when you grill in the oven which has some rotation mechanism so that it cooks evenly from all sides
A good chicken tikka is one which is still juicy after you take it out , also it should be properly cooked – you should not feel the raw taste in your mouth.
Best of Luck
