Indian-Spiced Chicken Skewers with Curry Potatoes and Raita Sauce

Ingredients

• Skewers

  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • 2.2 lb (1 kg) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted and cooled

• Raita Sauce

  • 1 cup (250 ml) 2% or 5% plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup (10 g) mix of mint and cilantro leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 English cucumber, seeded and grated
  • 1/2 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

• Potatoes

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp curry powder
  • 1 1/2 lb (675 g) small baby potatoes, halved
  • 1 cup (250 ml) water
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice