Baked tandoori drumsticks

• servings: Serves 4

Ingredients

8 chicken drumsticks

1½ tbsp garam masala

½ bsp cumin

1 tsp dried coriander

¼ tsp ground ginger

1 tbsp smoked paprika

2 tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Juice of 1 lemon

150g sour cream

To serve:

Rice

Raita

Directions

1 Season the chicken drumsticks with salt and black pepper.

2 In a bowl, stir together all of the other ingredients until well combined. Add the chicken legs, turning them to coat completely in the marinade.

3 Cover with cling film and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight if possible.

4 Remove the chicken from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the oven to 230C/210C fan/gas mark 4.

5 Line a baking tray with tin foil, then place a rack on top. Spray generously with cooking spray, then place the drumsticks on the rack.

6 Bake for 40-45 minutes or until completely cooked throughout, turning the drumsticks after about 30 minutes. Serve with rice and raita for dipping.