Indian-spiced Coconut Rub

This rub combines the sweetness of coconut with richly spiced garam masala. If you’d like to give the rub some pleasant heat add a little ground cayenne pepper to the mix.

Yield: about 6 tablespoons

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons sweetened coconut flakes

• 1 tablespoon garam masala

• 1 teaspoon light brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder

PREPARATION

Combine all ingredients in a spice grinder or single serve blender. Pulse in 5-second intervals about 5 times, until all ingredients are finely minced. Rub over chicken.