Compound butter is a great way to get flavor into a roast chicken. This version uses many of the warm spices—turmeric, cumin, cardamon, etc.—found in many Indian curries.
Recipe information
Yield
Servings
Ingredients
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
Preparation
Step 1
Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
Step 2
DO AHEAD: Butter can be made 5 days ahead. Wrap tightly and chill, or freeze up to 1 month.
