1 (3 lb.) roasting chicken
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp. curry powder
2 tsp. finely grated ginger
1 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. ground bay leaves
2 tsp. light soy sauce
2 tbsp. cooking oil
2 tbsp. ground rice
Little warm water
2 tbsp. finely chopped spring onions
2 tbsp. chopped fresh coriander leaves

Wash and dry chicken well. Combine all other ingredients with sufficient warm water to make a paste of spreading consistency. Rub paste inside and outside the chicken. Leave for 1 hour. Roast in preheated moderate 350 degree oven for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until chicken is done. If bird browns too much during cooking, cover with foil. Serve warm or cold. Serves 6.