Crispy Dry Curry-spiced Chicken Wings Recipe :: The Meatwave

Ingredients

• For the Spice Mixture
• 1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds
• 2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoons whole fenugreek seeds
• 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
• 1/2 star anise pod
• 2 cloves
• 1 1-inch piece of cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
• 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
• For the Wings
• 2 tablespoons spice mixture, plus more to taste
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 pounds chicken wings, cut into drumettes and flats
• 2 tablespoons butter or ghee, melted
• 1 handful fresh curry leaves