Cumin and Sea Salt Rubbed Chicken

From the Sunday Herald Sun weekend magazine. Untried.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  coriander seed
• 4  dried red chilies
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1  teaspoon sea salt
• 800  g chicken, marylands trimmed
•  olive oil, for brushing

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 180c.
2. Place the cumin, peppercorns, coriander seeds, chillies, turmeric, and salt in a mortar and pestle and grind until it forms a powder.
3. Use a small sharp knife to slash the skin of the chickens.
4. Brush with the oil and rub in the cumin and sea salt rub. Place the chicken, skin side on a baking tray and roast for 30 minutes or until the skin is golden and crispy and the chicken is cooked through.
5. Serve with your favourite blanched greens and truss tomatoes.