No-Oil Ginger Tamarind Chicken Wings
I’ve been on a doctor recommended blog hiatus for the past couple of weeks. Well, he doesn’t know about the blog, but I was asked to cut down my computer time way down. As much as I wanted to cut the time I spend in front of the PC for work, unfortunately that pays the bills, so the so-called leisure activities had to suffer. I am still supposed to be staying away from here, but after a long time I took a look at the dwindling blog stats today and I had to get something out here. This is going to be a short and sweet spicy post, please bear with me while I strengthen my neck and shoulder muscles a bit.
These flavorful wings are really easy to make and don’t require any extra oil. I am not claiming these are very healthy as the wings have the skin on and chicken skin is pretty fatty. I cut off most of the loose skin, but there was still quite a bit of skin left. The fat from the skin and the yogurt in the dressing produces enough oil in the first phase of the cooking, this oil is used to finish up the wings in the second part.
Ingredients
- 12 chicken wings, cut off and discard as much skin as possible
- 1 tbsp tamarind paste (available in Indian and Asian stores)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced ginger (1.5 tbsp store bought ginger paste)
- 2 tbsp thinly sliced shallots
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro
- 1.5 tbsp red chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp thick yogurt
- Salt to taste
Method
Place all the ingredients other than the chicken wings in a food processor and process to form a smooth paste. Pour this over the chicken wings, turn to coat well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Pre-heat the oven to 375 F.
Place the wings along with the marinade in an oven-proof non-stick pan and bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
Move the pan to the stove top and cook till the liquid completely evaporates and the wings are well-coated with the spice paste.
Serve hot with any yogurt based dipping sauce.
Also check out my Ginger-Cilantro Chicken Wings which is very similar, but not quite the same.
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OMG, Sig! These really look off the hook, girl! I hope all’s well with you and that you’re able to get some well deserved rest.
I don’t know of a dignified way of eating chicken wings so never order them when we go out
hehe..
Hooo.what a yummy presentation there sig..
Btw,Get Well soon !
hey!!
i like browsing thru ur site n was wondering about your sudden absence. take care of ur health. hope u get well soon!
mm..im liking it!!
get well soon
I suffered from chronic neck pain too a few years ago – sucks big time. Get a good rest. The green bowls look so vibrant.
Get well soon Sig. Was thinking about you today morning and then saw your post.
Chicken wings look great
Wow these look great. Go girl, do some yoga
These look wonderful ginger and tamarind must make it really yum ! And take care girl, it can get really painful…try yoga, it really helps…
YES ! i am going to make these.. sounds simply SPICY:-) i have to do this on stove top as my broken oven is still broken:-(
Take care Sig..
Ohh looks good! Especially w. the ginger and tamarind!
Gosh, your chicken wings look so immaculate! tempting tempting…
How yum these look. I made my first batch of chicken wings ever from Monica Bhide’s new book Modern Spice, & they were delicious. Yours look fab & I can see myself trying them soon!
Sig, those look delectable!!!
About your neck and shoulder muscles, I had severe neck and muscle pain and my chiropractor has become my best friend. It is such a relief. Your posts doesn’t mention it, so I don’t know if you have been seeing one. But any strain in your muscles, a chiropractic visit will surely help.
Thanks Kay! Yeah I am seeing a chiropractor and a physiotherapist for the past couple of weeks. Chiropractor does help, but then I have to go home and do those stretches, which I am very bad at.
Hope your neck is feeling better, it is the worst pain out there I think!
Those are yummy wings Sig !!!!
Hope you fell better…these wings look terrific…very tasty with the tamarind sauce and all the others spices…yummie!
hope you are doing well now. i was on a break for a while…sort of lost touch with blog world.
the Chinese Chiropractor that we have in our village is really good in treating my sprained ankles.-:.