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Chicken tikka in 60 seconds—exact quantities, let’s go! 500g boneless chicken cubes. Marinade: 1/2 cup thick dahi, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp besan for that smoky coating. Mix smooth, add chicken, coat well. Marinate minimum 30 minutes—best 2 hours. Skewers pe lagao, extra marinade drip off. Cook: grill/pan/oven—high heat. Pan: 1 tsp oil, medium-high, 3–4 minutes each side. Oven/air fryer: 220°C, 12–15 minutes, flip once. Finish with 1 tsp butter and a quick char. Serve with onion, lemon, mint chutney—done!