Nilgai Tandoori Skewers

(140 words) Tandoori cooking—marinating meat in yogurt and spices, then cooking in clay tandoor oven—represents North Indian cuisine's most recognizable export. The technique produces smoky, charred exterior with moist, flavorful interior. While chicken tikka dominates, nilgai creates exceptional tandoori preparation. The lean meat absorbs spice marinade beautifully while grilling mimics tandoor's high heat and char. This preparation honors nilgai's Indian origins through iconic cooking method adapted for modern grills. Tandoori nilgai has gained popularity at Indian restaurants, fusion eateries, and home cookouts across Texas. It represents accessible ethnic cooking—familiar grilling technique with exotic protein and authentic spicing. The vibrant red color, smoky char, and complex spice flavors prove nilgai excels in traditional Indian preparations, creating cultural bridge through food.