Yogurt Marinated Chicken

Note: Garam masala is a spice mixture. If you cannot find it at the supermarket, substitute 1 tsp. ground cumin.

1/2 large white onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves
3 TBS fresh lemon juice
3 TBS chopped fresh ginger
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tsp. garam masala
Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 skinless chicken drumsticks or a mixture of drumsticks and thighs

1. In a blender or food processor, combine chopped onion, garlic, lemon juice and ginger. Puree until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary, about 30-45 seconds. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in yogurt and garam masala, 1 tsp. coarse salt and 1/4 tsp. ground pepper. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or up to 1 day.

2. Heat grill to medium; oil hot grates. Remove chicken from marinade and wipe off excess marinade. Grill chicken until cooked through turning occasionally.

Serve with warmed pita or flatbread.
Side dishes can include cucumber tomato salad, coucous, various rices or green salad.

Cucumber Salad Recipe

1 large or 2 small cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced crosswise
1/2 large white onion, thinly sliced
3 TBS fresh lemon juice
1 TBS olive oil
coarse salt and ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

In a small bowl combine cucumber, sliced onion, cilantro, oil and 3 TBS lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve with yogurt chicken.