Easy Tandoori Chicken Masala Recipe, Smoky, Rich & Creamy Chicken Recipe by Samina Food Story

Craving that iconic, smoky flavor of restaurant-style tandoori chicken masala? In this video, I’ll show you how to make an *authentic, incredibly flavorful Smoky Tandoori Chicken Masala at home* using simple methods—no clay tandoor oven required! We’ll create a vibrant yogurt marinade, cook juicy chicken, and build a rich, creamy masala gravy, all packed with those charred, aromatic spices and that signature smoky taste.

🔴 In This Video, You’ll Learn:
✅ The secret to the perfect yogurt-based tandoori marinade.
✅ 3 different techniques to get that authentic smoky flavor (using charcoal, wood chips, or a simple kitchen hack!).
✅ How to cook the chicken perfectly—juicy on the inside, charred on the outside.
✅ Building a creamy, restaurant-style masala gravy from scratch.
✅ My pro tips for saving time and maximizing flavor.

📝 INGREDIENTS & RECIPE (Key Highlights):

*For the best Paste:*
• Garlic cloves: 4-5
• Ginger: 3-4
• Dry red chili: 8-10
• Fresh coriander
► *Add water a little at a time while blending, until it forms a paste.*

*For the Tandoori Marinade:*
• Chicken drumsticks: 600 gram
• Add blended paste!
• Yogurt/dahi: 1 cup
• Red chili powder: 1 tsp
• Salt: 1 & 1/2 tsp
• Coriander powder: 1 tbsp
• Black pepper powder: 1 tsp
• Turmeric/haldi powder: 1/2 tsp
• Tandoori Masala: 1 tsp

*For the Frying Chicken:*
• Oil: 1 tbsp
► *Cook chicken on medium flame*

*Finalizing:*
• Oil: 3-4 tbsp
► *Cook on one side for 2-3 minutes over medium heat, then turn.*
► *Again cook other side for 2-3 minutes over medium heat, then turn.*
• Onion chopped: 1 large size
• Ginger garlic paste: 1 tbsp
► *Now add yogurt spice mixture.!*
► *Add fried chicken pieces.!*
• Water: 1 cup
► *Cover it & cook it for 8-10 min on medium low flame!*
• Fresh cream: 2 tbsp
► *Now, place a piece of aluminum foil or a metal plate.!*
► *Next, take the burnt coil & set it on the foil or plate.*
► *Carefully place one drop of oil on top of it.*
► *Now cover it for 2 min on low flame!*
► *Fresh coriander(chopped).!*

👨🍳*SERVING SUGGESTIONS:*
This smoky tandoori chicken masala pairs perfectly with:
• Butter Naan or Garlic Naan
• Basmati Rice or Jeera Rice
• A side of onion salad (pyaz ka laccha) and mint chutney.

💬 *TALK TO ME!*
I want to see your creations!
• Which smoking method did you try? (Charcoal, wood chips, or the kitchen hack?)
• What’s your favorite Pakistani dish you want me to make next?

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