Spicy Grilled Chicken

1 tablespoon coarsely crushed black peppercorns
1 tablespoon bright red sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne, or to taste
1/2 tablespoon garam masala
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, ground
1 teaspoon ajwain seeds or dried thyme
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 cloves garlic, peeled and either finely minced or mashed into a paste
1 tablespoon canola or peanut oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts and thighs
roughly chopped fresh cilantro or mint

Method:

Mix together the spices and salt, then add the garlic, oil, lemon juice, and yogurt and then rub the resulting paste all over the chicken. Allow the chicken to sit for ten to fifteen minutes, then grill or broil on high heat for about ten or fifteen minutes, or until the chicken flesh is firm and the juice that comes out from it runs clear instead of pink.

Garnish with cilantro or mint and serve immediately.