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Tamarind Wings
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Tamarind Glazed Chicken Wings

Tikka marinaded wings are glazed in a modified tamarind chutney and served with a mint and cucumber raita.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
marinate2 hours
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Indian
Keyword: grilled, Mash-Up, Spicy
Servings: 32 wings

Ingredients

Marinade and Wings

  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 2 tablespoons grated ginger
  • 32 chicken wings

Sauce

  • 10 tamarind pods
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Raita

  • 1 cup strained yogurt
  • 1/2 cup minced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup chopped mint
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Mix the marinade ingredients with some salt and add the wings. Allow to sit for a few hours.
  • Mix the raita ingredients along with some salt and allow to sit for a half hour to come together.
  • Remove the tamarind from the pods. Put it into a pan with water. Add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer for about an hour, adding water if needed.
  • Strain out the seeds and strings from the tamarind mixture.
  • Grill the wings low and slow to crisp the skin and render the fat.
  • Toss the wings into the sauce to coat.
  • Place the wings on a plate and top with some chopped chile peppers and mint. Serve with the raita.