Masala Chicken Drumsticks

Name: Masala Chicken Drumsticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 2 tsp coriander seeds; 2 tsp cumin seeds; 0.5 tsp cardamom seed; 0.5 tsp hot chili powder; 0.5 tsp ground black pepper; 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.25 tsp ground cloves; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp water; 8 chicken drumsticks (1.2kg)

Chicken come together in this South Asian dish, fragrant with coriander and cumin and grilled.

35 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min · 35 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Crush coriander, cumin, and cardamom seeds in grinder or with mortar & pestle. Toss seeds and remaining spices in a dry frying pan; stir over heat until fragrant. Remove from heat. Add oil and water, stir until combined.
2
Cut diagonal slits about 1cm apart, through to the bones, on both sides of drumsticks. Rub spice mixture all over the drumsticks, place in shallow dish; cover, refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
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3
Heat oiled griddle pan and cook drumsticks until browned and cooked through. Can also be barbecued or grilled.