Barbara Kafka's Tandoori Chicken Recipe

Ingredients (16)

• 1 1/2 tablespoons sunflower oil, divided
• 1 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 1/2 cups)
• 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/3 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
• 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut milk
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs