1 tbsp. ground cumin
1 tbsp. paprika
1 tbsp. turmeric
1 1/2 tsp. cayenne (or to taste)
1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. salt
3 garlic cloves
6 tbsp. lemon juice
1 chicken, cut into pieces or may use chicken pieces, breasts, shrimp, or fish

Combine all spices and lemon juice. A mortor and pestle works well to smash garlic and combine all the spices. Skin chicken and slash pieces down to the bone. Rub spice mixture into chicken; spread pieces in a shallow baking pan and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush chicken with a little oil. Bake 20 minutes; turn and bake 25 minutes (or until done). Baste 4 times during baking. Put pieces on platter, pour sauce from baking dish over pieces and serve. May garnish with raw onion and fresh coriander. Can also cook on the grill.