The marinade does most of the work. Yogurt tenderises, lemon juice and salt draw the spices into the scored meat, and a blend of Kashmiri chilli, cumin, coriander, garam masala and mustard oil gives tandoori chicken its colour and its unmistakable aroma. After a full night in the marinade the chicken goes onto skewers and into the tandoor, where fierce dry heat seals the surface within minutes.
Because nothing is fried and there is no gravy, it is also the lightest way to eat well here — high in protein, low in added fat, and naturally gluten-free. We serve it hot off the skewer with sliced onion, lemon and mint chutney. It is a favourite starter for families in Brintnell and Hollick-Kenyon, and a regular pick-up order for anyone wanting grilled halal chicken close to 153 Avenue NW.
How We Make Our Tandoori Chicken
In Our Kitchen
- Chicken scored so the marinade reaches the bone
- Marinated overnight in yogurt, lemon and ginger-garlic
- Kashmiri chilli, cumin and garam masala worked through
- Skewered and cooked against the wall of the tandoor
- Served with sliced onion, lemon and mint chutney
Best Served With
- Mint chutney and sliced onion
- Naan or roti straight from the tandoor
- A dal or butter chicken gravy alongside
- Fresh green salad for a lighter plate
Order Tandoori Chicken Across Northeast Edmonton
Spicy Mahal is at 3351 153 Ave NW, just off Manning Drive, so
tandoori chicken is a short drive for Miller, Brintnell, Hollick-Kenyon, Matt Berry, McConachie, Ozerna, Larkspur, Sifton Park, Clareview Town Centre, Fraser, Belvedere, Evansdale, Schonsee and Mayliewan. Choose
online ordering for pickup or delivery, call
+1 (780) 836-1323 for a phone order, or come in and eat with us.
We also handle catering for family gatherings and small events in northeast Edmonton.
More Dishes to Try at Spicy Mahal
Ordering for the table? Pair our tandoori chicken with chicken karahi, chicken biryani or lamb curry. You can see everything we cook on the
full Spicy Mahal menu, or read more
about how we cook.
