1 X 1.5 kg (3 lb.) roasting chicken 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger 1 half tablespoons curry powder l teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoons salt half teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice half teaspoon ground curry leaves 2 teaspoons light soy sauce 2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons ground rice little warm water 2 tablespoons finely chopped spring onion 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves

Wash and dry chicken well. Combine all other ingredients with sufficient warm water to make a paste of spreading consistence Rub this paste inside and outside the chicken. leave for 1 hour. Roast in a preheated moderate oven 170_C (350_F) for 1 1/4 hours or until chicken is done. If bird browns too much during cooking. cover with foil. Serve warm or cold with rice, bread, or a salad.