Tikka Masala Drumsticks Recipe: Flavorful Pilaf Rice, Cucumber & Roti Pairing

Posted on October 19, 2020

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Tikka Masala Drumsticks with pilaf rice cucumber and roti

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
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Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Asian
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Chicken Tikka Masala Drumsticks

  • 14 chicken drumsticks
  • ¼ cup natural yoghurt
  • ¼ cup tikka masala paste
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • cups Basmati rice
  • ½ brown onion , chopped finely
  • cups liquid chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp currants, I used raisins
  • 2 tbsp almond kernels
  • ½ bunch chopped fresh coriander
  • 1 Lebanese cucumber, coarsely chopped

Instructions
 

Chicken Drumsticks

  • Combine yoghurt and 2 tablespoons of the paste in a bowl. Add the drumsticks and coat in marinade. Let sit for 45 minutes.
  • Bake in 180C oven for 25 minutes or till cooked through.

Pilaf Rice

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over low heat. Add the remaining curry paste and cook, stirring , for 1 minute or until aromatic. Stir in the rice and onion. Increase heat to medium. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Cover with a lid. Reduce heat to low. Cook for 18 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Set aside, covered for 6 minutes to stand. Use a fork to separate grains.
  • Stir in the currants, almonds and half of the coriander. Combine cucumber and remaining coriander in a bowl.
  • Serve chicken with rice.

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