Kombdi, Jira Ghalun (Cumin-Scented Chicken)

Name: Kombdi, Jira Ghalun (Cumin-Scented Chicken)
Cuisine: Asia, Indian
Ingredients: 3⅓ cups, water, divided; ¼ cup, plain whole-milk yogurt, plus extra for serving; 8 , garlic cloves, smashed and peeled; 1 , (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled and chopped coarse; 1½ tablespoons, paprika; 1 tablespoon, table salt, divided; 1½ teaspoons, cayenne pepper; 2 , tomatoes, cored and chopped coarse; 2¾ pounds, chicken drumsticks (about 8 large drumsticks); 3 tablespoons, cumin seeds; ¼ cup, vegetable oil; 1 , large onion, chopped fine; ½ cup, fresh cilantro leaves

Main Courses
Asia
Indian
Poultry
Chicken

By Kaumudi Marathé ･ Appears in Cook's Country June/July 2021

A simple, soulful recipe that's fast enough for a weeknight.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 1¼ hours, plus 1 hour marinating

Kombdi, Jira Ghalun (Cumin-Scented Chicken)

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