Indian Spiced BBQ Chicken

This quick and easy recipe is from the Ananda-In the Himalayas Destination Spa in Uttaranchal, India according to a cookbook with spa recipes I own. Time listed does not include marinating time.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 5  shallots
• 5  almonds
• 5  cashews
• 3  garlic cloves
• 1 (2 inch)  fresh ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1  teaspoon garam masala
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder (more if desired)
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1  teaspoon salt
•  fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 8  chicken thighs

Directions

1. Grind all ingredients except chicken into a paste (blender works ok - start with garlic) and coat chicken. Marinate 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
2. Grill on BBQ until meat is cooked and browned (approx. 20 minutes).