Indian-Spiced Chicken, Eggplant, and Tomato Skewers
Indian-Spiced Chicken, Eggplant, and Tomato Skewers is a flavorful North Indian North Indian Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Whisk garlic, ginger, coconut milk, lime zest and juice, tomato paste, salt, turmeric, cayenne, and cardamom in a large bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionWhisk garlic, ginger, coconut milk, lime zest and juice, tomato paste, salt, turmeric, cayenne, and cardamom in a large bowl.
Transfer half of marinade to another large bowl.
Add chicken to 1 bowl of marinade; toss to coat.
Add eggplant, onion, and tomatoes to the other bowl; toss to coat.
Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
Thread each ingredient onto its own set of skewers: divide chicken among 6 skewers, tomatoes among 4, eggplant among 3, and onion on 1.
Prepare a grill or grill pan for high heat; generously oil grates.
Grill skewers, turning often, until well charred and cooked through, about 5 minutes for tomatoes, 10 minutes for chicken, and 15 minutes for eggplant and onion.
Just before serving, toast naan on grill until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
Top grilled chicken and vegetables with cilantro and serve with naan, lime wedges, and yogurt alongside.
Ingredients can be marinated 1 day ahead; cover and chill.
Skewers can be assembled 1 day ahead; cover and chill.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.