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Easy recipe: Char-grilled chicken tikka

By The Standard December 23, 2025

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Easy recipe: Char-grilled chicken tikka

What you will need:1 capon, cut into quarters (scored)2 tablespoons brown vinegarSalt to tasteFollow The Standard
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on WhatsApp1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon turmeric powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup tamarind sauce (thick)1/2 teaspoon cumin powder70g tomato paste1 tablespoon sugar3 tablespoons oilMixed lettuce for servingWhat to do:Remove the chicken skin and cut the chicken into quarters. Score it with a knife to ensure it cooks through. Mix all the ingredients with the chicken, except for the oil, and leave to marinate for about 2 hours.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPHeat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan for about 3 minutes. Pour the hot oil over the chicken and mix well. You are now ready to grill the chicken on a charcoal barbecue until cooked through.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Serve with a side salad and chutney. Enjoy!Follow The Standard
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1 capon, cut into quarters (scored)2 tablespoons brown vinegarSalt to tasteFollow The Standard
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on WhatsApp1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon turmeric powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup tamarind sauce (thick)1/2 teaspoon cumin powder70g tomato paste1 tablespoon sugar3 tablespoons oilMixed lettuce for servingWhat to do:Remove the chicken skin and cut the chicken into quarters. Score it with a knife to ensure it cooks through. Mix all the ingredients with the chicken, except for the oil, and leave to marinate for about 2 hours.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPHeat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan for about 3 minutes. Pour the hot oil over the chicken and mix well. You are now ready to grill the chicken on a charcoal barbecue until cooked through.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Serve with a side salad and chutney. Enjoy!Follow The Standard
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2 tablespoons brown vinegarSalt to tasteFollow The Standard
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on WhatsApp1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon turmeric powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup tamarind sauce (thick)1/2 teaspoon cumin powder70g tomato paste1 tablespoon sugar3 tablespoons oilMixed lettuce for servingWhat to do:Remove the chicken skin and cut the chicken into quarters. Score it with a knife to ensure it cooks through. Mix all the ingredients with the chicken, except for the oil, and leave to marinate for about 2 hours.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPHeat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan for about 3 minutes. Pour the hot oil over the chicken and mix well. You are now ready to grill the chicken on a charcoal barbecue until cooked through.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Serve with a side salad and chutney. Enjoy!Follow The Standard
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Salt to tasteFollow The Standard
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on WhatsApp1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon turmeric powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup tamarind sauce (thick)1/2 teaspoon cumin powder70g tomato paste1 tablespoon sugar3 tablespoons oilMixed lettuce for servingWhat to do:Remove the chicken skin and cut the chicken into quarters. Score it with a knife to ensure it cooks through. Mix all the ingredients with the chicken, except for the oil, and leave to marinate for about 2 hours.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPHeat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan for about 3 minutes. Pour the hot oil over the chicken and mix well. You are now ready to grill the chicken on a charcoal barbecue until cooked through.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Serve with a side salad and chutney. Enjoy!Follow The Standard
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on WhatsApp

1 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon turmeric powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup tamarind sauce (thick)1/2 teaspoon cumin powder70g tomato paste1 tablespoon sugar3 tablespoons oilMixed lettuce for servingWhat to do:Remove the chicken skin and cut the chicken into quarters. Score it with a knife to ensure it cooks through. Mix all the ingredients with the chicken, except for the oil, and leave to marinate for about 2 hours.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPHeat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan for about 3 minutes. Pour the hot oil over the chicken and mix well. You are now ready to grill the chicken on a charcoal barbecue until cooked through.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Serve with a side salad and chutney. Enjoy!Follow The Standard
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on WhatsApp

1 teaspoon turmeric powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup tamarind sauce (thick)1/2 teaspoon cumin powder70g tomato paste1 tablespoon sugar3 tablespoons oilMixed lettuce for servingWhat to do:Remove the chicken skin and cut the chicken into quarters. Score it with a knife to ensure it cooks through. Mix all the ingredients with the chicken, except for the oil, and leave to marinate for about 2 hours.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPHeat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan for about 3 minutes. Pour the hot oil over the chicken and mix well. You are now ready to grill the chicken on a charcoal barbecue until cooked through.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Serve with a side salad and chutney. Enjoy!Follow The Standard
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1 teaspoon garlic powder1 cup tamarind sauce (thick)1/2 teaspoon cumin powder70g tomato paste1 tablespoon sugar3 tablespoons oilMixed lettuce for servingWhat to do:Remove the chicken skin and cut the chicken into quarters. Score it with a knife to ensure it cooks through. Mix all the ingredients with the chicken, except for the oil, and leave to marinate for about 2 hours.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPHeat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan for about 3 minutes. Pour the hot oil over the chicken and mix well. You are now ready to grill the chicken on a charcoal barbecue until cooked through.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Serve with a side salad and chutney. Enjoy!Follow The Standard
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on WhatsApp

1 cup tamarind sauce (thick)1/2 teaspoon cumin powder70g tomato paste1 tablespoon sugar3 tablespoons oilMixed lettuce for servingWhat to do:Remove the chicken skin and cut the chicken into quarters. Score it with a knife to ensure it cooks through. Mix all the ingredients with the chicken, except for the oil, and leave to marinate for about 2 hours.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPHeat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan for about 3 minutes. Pour the hot oil over the chicken and mix well. You are now ready to grill the chicken on a charcoal barbecue until cooked through.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Serve with a side salad and chutney. Enjoy!Follow The Standard
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1/2 teaspoon cumin powder70g tomato paste1 tablespoon sugar3 tablespoons oilMixed lettuce for servingWhat to do:Remove the chicken skin and cut the chicken into quarters. Score it with a knife to ensure it cooks through. Mix all the ingredients with the chicken, except for the oil, and leave to marinate for about 2 hours.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPHeat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan for about 3 minutes. Pour the hot oil over the chicken and mix well. You are now ready to grill the chicken on a charcoal barbecue until cooked through.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Serve with a side salad and chutney. Enjoy!Follow The Standard
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70g tomato paste1 tablespoon sugar3 tablespoons oilMixed lettuce for servingWhat to do:Remove the chicken skin and cut the chicken into quarters. Score it with a knife to ensure it cooks through. Mix all the ingredients with the chicken, except for the oil, and leave to marinate for about 2 hours.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPHeat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan for about 3 minutes. Pour the hot oil over the chicken and mix well. You are now ready to grill the chicken on a charcoal barbecue until cooked through.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Serve with a side salad and chutney. Enjoy!Follow The Standard
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1 tablespoon sugar3 tablespoons oilMixed lettuce for servingWhat to do:Remove the chicken skin and cut the chicken into quarters. Score it with a knife to ensure it cooks through. Mix all the ingredients with the chicken, except for the oil, and leave to marinate for about 2 hours.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPHeat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan for about 3 minutes. Pour the hot oil over the chicken and mix well. You are now ready to grill the chicken on a charcoal barbecue until cooked through.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Serve with a side salad and chutney. Enjoy!Follow The Standard
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3 tablespoons oilMixed lettuce for servingWhat to do:Remove the chicken skin and cut the chicken into quarters. Score it with a knife to ensure it cooks through. Mix all the ingredients with the chicken, except for the oil, and leave to marinate for about 2 hours.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPHeat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan for about 3 minutes. Pour the hot oil over the chicken and mix well. You are now ready to grill the chicken on a charcoal barbecue until cooked through.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Serve with a side salad and chutney. Enjoy!Follow The Standard
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Mixed lettuce for servingWhat to do:Remove the chicken skin and cut the chicken into quarters. Score it with a knife to ensure it cooks through. Mix all the ingredients with the chicken, except for the oil, and leave to marinate for about 2 hours.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPHeat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan for about 3 minutes. Pour the hot oil over the chicken and mix well. You are now ready to grill the chicken on a charcoal barbecue until cooked through.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Serve with a side salad and chutney. Enjoy!Follow The Standard
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on WhatsApp

What to do:Remove the chicken skin and cut the chicken into quarters. Score it with a knife to ensure it cooks through. Mix all the ingredients with the chicken, except for the oil, and leave to marinate for about 2 hours.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPHeat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan for about 3 minutes. Pour the hot oil over the chicken and mix well. You are now ready to grill the chicken on a charcoal barbecue until cooked through.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Serve with a side salad and chutney. Enjoy!Follow The Standard
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on WhatsApp

Remove the chicken skin and cut the chicken into quarters. Score it with a knife to ensure it cooks through. Mix all the ingredients with the chicken, except for the oil, and leave to marinate for about 2 hours.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPHeat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan for about 3 minutes. Pour the hot oil over the chicken and mix well. You are now ready to grill the chicken on a charcoal barbecue until cooked through.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Serve with a side salad and chutney. Enjoy!Follow The Standard
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on WhatsApp

Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan for about 3 minutes. Pour the hot oil over the chicken and mix well. You are now ready to grill the chicken on a charcoal barbecue until cooked through.Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Serve with a side salad and chutney. Enjoy!Follow The Standard
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on WhatsApp

Serve with a side salad and chutney. Enjoy!Follow The Standard
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on WhatsApp

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