Tandoori chicken

Ingredients:
1.)Chicken - 1 kg(about 7 to 8 drumsticks)
2.)Thick yogurt - 1/4 to 1/2 cup(may vary based on how thick the yogurt is.)
3.)salt - to taste
4.)ginger garlic paste - 1tbsp
5.)chili powder - 1tsp
6.)paprika - 1tbsp(this just adds color to the dish, but does not increase the spice level of the dish)
7.)lime juice - 1tbsp
8.)garam masala powder - 1tbsp
9.)food color - 1 pinch(red)
10.)turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
11.)coriander powder - 1/2 tsp
12.)cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
13.)oil - 2 tsps

Procedure:
Wash the chicken drumsticks. Make deep slits(about 1/2 inch slits,this is not a standard size, varies based on the drumstick size) on the drumsticks on three side length wise.(make the slits carefully such that, the drumstick piece does not open out or meat tears apart from the bone. Even after making the slit, the drumstick piece should be intact.)
To make the marinade and curd to a bowl , to it add ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, chili powder, paprika, garamasala, coriander powder, cumin powder,lime juice, salt, food color and mix well. (If the curd is not thick then the marinade does not stick to the chicken peices well, so while preparing the marinade add curd little by little depending on the consistency of the curd u have)To each drumstick piece apply this marinade thoroughly. Make sure u apply the marinade into the slits that we made. After we coat the drumsticks with the marinade add a little oil and mix well.Having applied the marinade leave the chicken for about 3 hours.(The longer you marinate the better it taste)
Preheat the oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit, and spread the drumsticks on a tray covered with aluminium foil. Spray cooking spray(PAM) on the drumstick pieces and let it sit in the oven for about 15mins. After 15 mins, flip the drumstick piece and spray PAM and push it back into the over for another 15.20 mins(By flipping the chicken u are making sure that all the sides of the chicken are cooked evenly).Cooking time may vary based on the chicken piece size,but approximately it would take about 30-40 mins.
Once the tandoori is ready, squeeze fresh lime juice over all the pieces and serve it with onions.
This is a great appetizer.

Note:
You could adjust the spices based how how spicy you want the tandoori chicken to be.