Nepalese Chicken Sekuwa

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1. 1Step 1: Plan ahead: this recipe needs overnight marination for best results.
2. 2Step 2: Thoroughly wash and clean the chicken, then cut into 1 inch cubes.
3. 3Step 3: In a mixing bowl, marinate the chicken with yogurt, salt, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, chopped coriander leaves, black pepper powder, ginger garlic paste, timur, green chillies, and lemon juice.
4. 4Step 4: Cover the bowl with cling wrap and let it marinate in the fridge overnight.
5. 5Step 5: Preheat the oven to 180 C.
6. 6Step 6: Rub some vegetable oil on the skewers and thread the chicken cubes onto them, leaving gaps between pieces so they cook properly.
7. 7Step 7: Grill the skewers in the oven for 20-25 minutes, checking that the chicken is cooked but not overcooked or burnt.
8. 8Step 8: If you like a roasted look, cook the skewers for a couple of minutes over a direct flame. Once ready, brush the chicken with melted butter.
9. 9Step 9: Serve hot with onion and lemon pieces, along with Pudina Chutney and another skewer like Sweet Potato Pineapple Skewers in Spicy Sweetish Peanut Dip for an appetizer.