Recipe for Simple Tandoori Chicken

The Punjabi dishes called tandoori actually refer to the ancient clay ovens they are cooked in, and not the food at all, used all across India, Pakistan, Turkey, and as far north as Armenia and Russia. This classic recipe is all Indian, however, and will become a family favorite for its robust flavor. The best tastes take time—be patient. The combination of cumin, turmeric (a proven anti-inflammatory) and cayenne, with its amazingly high levels of vitamin A, E and B-6, adds health value to the recipe. To get the deep red color usually found in restaurant tandoori, add a dash of sweet paprika to the spice blend.