Tandoori Chicken with Veg Rice and Greek Yoghurt

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Juicy, spiced, and packed with bold Indian flavors, this Tandoori Chicken with Veg Rice and Greek Yoghurt is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Tender drumsticks are marinated in a rich, tangy yogurt and spice blend, then roasted to golden perfection. Served with buttery rice and vibrant vegetables, topped with a dollop of cooling Greek yogurt, this dish is an explosion of flavors and textures that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

Tandoori Chicken:

• 6 chicken drumsticks (1kg)
• 4 tsp garam masala (or alternative spice mix, see below)
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 140g tomato paste
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• ½ cup Greek yogurt

To Serve:

• 1 tsp butter
• 1 sachet basmati rice
• 1 cup frozen vegetables
• ¾ cup Greek yogurt
• Juice of ½–1 lemon
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Whisk together Greek yogurt, garam masala (or alternative spice mix), tomato paste, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, chili powder, and salt.
2. Rub tandoori marinade over drumsticks and marinate (overnight if possible, but 30 minutes works).
3. Air-fry at 200°C for 12 minutes per side.
4. Heat butter in a frying pan and sauté rice and frozen vegetables.
5. Mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice and salt.
6. Serve rice and vegetables with two drumsticks per bowl, topped with yogurt and fresh coriander.

Equipment

• SteamFry Air Fryer Steam 7L — The Good Guys — Myer My Store — Bing Lee — Kitchen Warehouse — Harvey Norman — Amazon
• Diamondforce Electric Banquet Frypan — Myer My Store — The Good Guys — Amazon