½cupvegetable oil(alternatively use ½ cup plain yogurt)
3tbspGaram Masala
½tsppaprika
½tspground cardamom
½tspturmeric
½tspground coriander
½tspchilli powder
2tspsalt
1tsppepper
1tspsugar
3tbsplemon juice
3garlic clovescrushed
1tspcrushed ginger
2kg (4lb) whole chicken
1onionquartered
4garlic cloves
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F.
Combine all the spices, oil and lemon juice and mix well.
Loosen the skin over the chicken breast then brush the marinade over the chicken, under the skin and into the cavity.
Place the chicken into a roasting dish then add the onions and garlic.
Place into the oven and allow to roast for 20 minutes at 200°C/400°F then turn the heat down to 180°C/350°F and allow to roast for another 30-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the roast chicken from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving.