<< cumin, coriander, red hot pepper flakes and mustard seeds.>> Risa, Try toasting these in a skillet prior to grinding! Also chicken should be skinless! The thighs are great as well!. Another good touch for flavor is to finish on the grill/barbeque. Crazy but gives it a closer tandoori oven taste. A real tandoori oven seals in the juices and gives a heavenly flavor. The best is Tandoori Pomfret----like at the Oboroi in Delhi! Tandoori is traditionally served with lightly grilled sliced onions and lemon wedges. Geez I miss India, it's been 1 1/2 years since I was there. Mary-Anne