Marinade chicken in lots of classic pungent Keralan spices and cool down with coconut milk for this chargrilled Indian main
Prep:20 mins
Serves 4
1 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp coriander seed2 tsp mustard seed1 tbsp ground cumin seeds1 tsp ground fenugreek½ tsp black peppercornsjuice 2 lemons5 garlic cloves, crushed100g ginger, grated250ml coconut milk2 red chillies, deseeded and chopped8 pieces of chicken, bone in and skin on, or 1 whole chicken jointeda few coriander sprigs
STEP 1Toast all of the spices in a dry pan, then grind to a powder using a pestle and mortar. Mix the lemon juice, garlic, ginger, coconut milk and chillies with a large pinch of salt and the other spices in a food processor to make a paste. Rub the marinade into the chicken and leave to marinate for at least 2 hrs or overnight, if possible, in the fridge.STEP 2Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Place the chicken in a roasting tin and cook for 35 mins. Turn the grill to high, then grill it to crisp up the skin. Turn every few mins and cook for about 20 mins until charred. Scatter over coriander sprigs and serve with a simple salad of sliced red onion and green chilli.
