Bademiya’s justly Famous Chile-Coriander Chicken-India

Bademiya’s justly Famous Chile-Coriander Chicken-India Categories: Import|Barbecue|Poultry|Steven Raichlen
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    1 whole  chicken, cut into 8 pieces
    1 ½ tablespoons  coriander seeds
    2 teaspoons  whole black pepper corns
    1 teaspoon  cumin seeds
    6 cloves  garlic, peeled
    1 piece  fresh ginger, thinly sliced
    3 tablespoons  vegetable oil
    ¼ cup  water, or as needed
    2 tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
    1 tablespoon  cayenne pepper, or hot paprika, or to taste
    1 ½ teaspoons  salt
    ½ cup  fresh cilantro, chopped
      Thinly sliced red onion, for garnish

Remove and discard the skin from the chicken then rinse under cold running water. Drain and blot dry with paper towels. Place the legs in a baking dish large enough to hold them in one layer and set aside while you prepare the seasoning paste.

Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and add the corander seeds, peppercorns and cumin seeds. Toast the spices until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes, shking the skillet occasionally. Let cool, then transfer to a spice mill and grind to a fine powder. Combine the ground spices in a blender or mini chopper with the garlic, ginger, oil, ¼ cup water, lemon juice, cayenne, and salt. Process to a smooth paste, adding more water if necessary to obtain a pourable consistency. Add the cilantro and process just to mix.

Using your fingers, spread the seasoning paste over the chicken legs to coat on both sides, then cover and let marinate, in the refrigerator, for 4 to 6 hours.

Preheat the grill to high

When ready to cook, oil the grill grate. Remove the chicken legs from the baking dish and arrange on the hot grate. Grill, turning with tongs, until the juices run clear when the tip of the skewer or sharp kife is inserted in the thickest part of a thigh, 6 to 10 mintues per side.

Transfer the chicken to serving plates or a platter and serve immediately garnished with sliced red onion and lime or lemon wedges.

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