Name: Chicken Tikkas
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 1/2 hr
Yield: Makes about 18 hors d'oeuvres
Ingredients: 1/2 cup thick plain whole-milk yogurt such as Greek; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon finely grated (with a rasp) peeled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon finely grated (with a rasp) garlic; 3/4 teaspoon garam masala (Indian spice mix); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes; Accompaniment: cilantro mint chutney; 18 (6-inch) wooden skewers, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes

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Chicken TikkasRomulo Yanes

There are a mulitude of richly spiced tikkas (or marinades), and many of them, says Kiran Desai, "were coaxed to fineness by the Patiala royals of Punjab." Using small pieces of chicken, as we do here, cuts down on marinating time.

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