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ciao! cooks Chefs Varun Kumar and Anil Kumar Clay Oven Chefs Varun and Anil present big, bold fl avours in their authentic Indian dishes. From biryani and masala to tandoori and thali, customers cross neighbourhood borders to get the fresh, authentic tastes of India prepared just the way they want—mild, medium, hot or extra hot. At the Shaw Park location, the Hakka menu combines Chinese tastes with Indian classics. Tandoori Chicken Tikka A long marinade keeps these chicken bites moist on the grill. Coriander, fenugreek and cardamom shine through for deep fl avour. INGREDIENTS 1 lb skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 Tbsp yogurt 2 tsp chickpea fl our 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 piece ginger, peeled and crushed 1 tsp mild paprika 1/2 tsp red chili powder (or a little more to make it spicier) 1/2 tsp garam masala pinch of cinnamon powder pinch of saffron, crushed 1/2 tsp of green cardamom powder pinch of dry fenugreek pinch of black pepper salt, to taste oil, for basting METHOD 1. Combine all ingredients, except oil, and let the mixture marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. 2. Preheat grill to medium high. Place chicken on grill, and cook for 5-7 min. Chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F. 3. Remove from heat, and brush the chicken liberally with oil. 4. Serve with salad or basmati rice and mint yogurt chutney. Yield 2 servings ciao! / aug/sep / two thousand eighteen 21