Tandoori Chicken Lollipop Drumsticks with Raita Dip

Spiced chicken drumsticks marinated in yogurt and spices, roasted until golden, and served with a cooling cucumber and mint raita.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.1 kcals 2184.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 11.6 grams 46.2 grams
Fat 28.1 grams 112.4 grams
Protein 49.7 grams 198.8 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
300
ml
Plain Yoghurt
for drumstick marinade
200
ml
Plain Yoghurt
for raita
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
1
piece
Lime
juice only
Meat
12
piece
Chicken Drumsticks
leg and thigh meat, skin removed
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Ground Cumin
for drumstick marinade
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped, for drumstick marinade
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped, for raita
0.5
tsp
Ground Cumin
for raita
2
tbsp
Fresh Mint Leaves
finely chopped
2
tbsp
Fresh Coriander Leaves
finely chopped
1
piece
Sea Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground to taste
Vegetables
5
cm
Fresh Root Ginger
skin on, finely grated
1
piece
Green Chilli
finely chopped, for raita
0.5
piece
Cucumber
skin and seeds removed, finely diced

Steps

  • Chop through the top of the chicken drumstick joints to remove the knuckles.
  • Chop off the bottom of the bone and push the meat down into a ball shape.
  • Remove the tendons from the bone using tweezers and set the chicken aside.
  • Combine 100ml of yoghurt with spices, ginger, garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl.
  • Mix in the remaining yoghurt and coat the drumsticks thoroughly in the marinade.
  • Cover and chill the chicken in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat your oven to 200°C.
  • Place drumsticks upright on a baking tray and roast for 10-15 minutes until cooked.
  • Mix chilli, garlic, cucumber, spices, herbs, yoghurt, and lime juice for the raita.
  • Season the raita to taste and serve chilled with the warm chicken drumsticks.