Step 1

Remove skin from chicken pieces, and cut slits into them lengthwise.

Step 2

Place chicken in a large bowl while you make the marinade.

Step 3

In a food processor, blend all the ingredients, except the food coloring else it might stain your food processor. .

Step 4

Pour the blended ingredients in the bowl consisting the tandoori chicken pieces.

Step 5

Add the coloring,

Step 6

Rub the marinade onto the chicken pieces.

Step 7

Marinate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight in the refrigerator.

Step 8

Preheat oven at 180 degrees Celsius or an outdoor grill. Lightly oil the baking pan/grill.

Step 9

Cook chicken for about 40-50 minutes.

Step 10

Garnish with onions and lemon wedges.

Step 11

Before eating, squeeze the lemon over the chicken pieces.