Anumita caps the Summer cookout, in the US. She shares two dishes, this week, in the second and final part of the write-up. An exclusive for Different Truths.
Continuing from the last week’s cookout spread, today we will be wrapping up the rest of the dishes.
During the cookout, put out some fruits of the season, cleaned and cut into bitesize. Add a few chips and dips and different types of drinks. The party should have a continual feeling. Family and friends munching, and cooking is always a fun experience.
During the cookout, put out some fruits of the season, cleaned and cut into bitesize. Add a few chips and dips and different types of drinks. The party should have a continual feeling. Family and friends munching, and cooking is always a fun experience.
At the end make the grilled chicken and while it is cooking chop the mango salsa.
Grilled Chicken
Ingredients:
Leg quarters 8, skinned and scored
Tandoori masala ½ cup
Garlic and ginger paste ½ cup
Yogurt ½ cup
Mint and cilantro paste ½ cup
Oil 1 tsp
Method:
Take a small knife and scoop the mint and cilantro paste and push it into the scored markings on the leg quarters.
Whip the yoghurt, oil, garlic-ginger paste and tandoori masala.
Coat the chicken pieces the night before and keep it in the refrigerator.
Take out the chicken 2 hours before the grill, so it can be in room temperature.
Place the leg quarters curved side down first and grill flipping over time to time.
Grill till lightly crisp on the outside and well-cooked inside.
Use a small knife or fork to check the inside of the meat.
Serve with green chutney.
Mango Salsa
Ingredients:
Half ripe mango 2, peeled and cubed
Salad cucumbers 3, cubed
Roma tomato 1, cubed 
Red onion 1, chopped
Cilantro ½ bunch, chopped
Avocado 1, peeled and cubed
Fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp
Coarse salt to taste
Coarse ground pepper
Method:
Toss all of this together and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Now you are ready to dig in for the final course. A cookout is very versatile, you can mix and match anything, which can be finger food. Enjoy nature, laughter, good and healthy cook and eating.
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Anumita Roy is an artist at heart and legal/medical interpreter by profession. She creates word images in her verses and loves to write short stories. Mother of children in the spectrum, she advocates special needs issues in whichever way possible. Born in India, brought up in several countries, makes her a true global citizen. She now lives in the Columbus, Ohio, with her family and follows her passion for writing and advocacy being the Managing Editor of Different Truths.
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