📍 Where this dish comes from: Agra · Taj Mahal
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Hariyali means ‘green’ — this tikka gets its beautiful color from a marinade of coriander, mint, spinach, and green chili, a combination so aromatic that the kitchen fills with the scent of a herb garden whenever the skewers hit the grill. Vibrantly green from this deep marinade, these tikka pieces char beautifully on the grill and release a herbal, almost grassy fragrance that contrasts thrillingly with the smoky char and the sweet, endlessly tender chicken within. The flavor is bright, fresh, and completely different from red tikka.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- 600 g boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup fresh coriander Green Marinade
- 1/2 cup fresh mint Green Marinade
- 1/2 cup spinach leaves Green Marinade
- 2 green chilies Green Marinade
- 3 tbsp full-fat yogurt Green Marinade
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste Green Marinade
- 1 tbsp lemon juice Green Marinade
- 2 tbsp ghee Green Marinade
- Salt Green Marinade
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder Green Marinade
- 1/2 tsp garam masala Green Marinade
Instructions
- Blend all green marinade herbs with yogurt, ginger-garlic, and spices.
- Coat chicken and marinate 4 hours.
- Thread onto skewers.
- Grill or broil on high heat 8–10 minutes per side.
- Baste with ghee mid-cooking.
- Serve with keto raita and sliced onion.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 320kcal | Protein: 34g | Fat: 19g | Fiber: 1g
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Health Benefits
- Coriander leaves provide vitamin K and quercetin, a flavonoid studied for its antihistamine properties.
- Mint contains menthol, which activates cold receptors and is traditionally used to support digestion.
- The green marinade provides chlorophyll, a compound studied for its potential to help offset some effects of compounds formed during high-heat grilling.
Pairs Well With
- Kachumber Salad
- Keto Raita