The delicious Tandoori Chaap Tikka is a tangy and creamy snack that is perfect for any occasion. This North Indian delicacy provides you with a smoky flavour. Soya, considered to be a rich source of protein, is ideal for vegetarians. You can easily make it at home and melt the hearts of your loved ones with this ultimate dish. Follow this step-by-step guide.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 6–8 pieces of soya chaap (fresh)
- 1 tbsp mustard oil
- 1 cup thick curd
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- Butter or oil
- 1 tsp tandoori masala (optional)
- 2 tbsp roasted gram flour (besan)
- Chaat masala
- Onion rings
- A pinch of Salt
- Green Chutney
Step By Step Guide
Make The Chaap
To make a perfect appetizer, first you have to take a handsome amount of fresh or frozen soya chaap and boil it for about 5-7 minutes. Now you have to cut the chap into 2 inch pieces. Pat dry and set it aside for a few minutes.
Prepare The Marinade
Next, take a medium size bowl. Mix the ingredients like thick yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, besan, mustard oil , and lemon juice. make a thick paste for marination.
Make The Chaap Ready For Marination
In the next stage, add the pieces of chaap to the marinade and make sure sure that it's coated well. Now cover the bowl and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours so that it absorbs all the flavour.
Cook The Tandoori Chaap Tikka (Oven/Grill)
After you have completed the steps mentioned above, arrange the chaap pieces on skewers or on a baking tray. Preheat the oven at 200°C (400°F) and bake or grill the chaap on both sides for about 15-20 minutes. Coat with oil or butter for extra moisture or flavour.
Cook The Tandoori Chaap Tikka (Stove-Top)
Moving on to the next step, heat a non-stick tawa or a grill pan. Coat the chaap with a little butter or oil. Flip midway and cook until its edges turn charred. Cook until golden brown.
Serve The Dish
Your perfect tandoori chaap tikka is now ready to serve as a starter. Serve hot with onion rings, green chutney or mayonnaise.
