Parvine's Indian Lemon Chicken Recipe

• 2 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
• vegetable cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) canola oil
• 4 4-ounce (120 g) boneless and skinless chicken thighs
• 1/2 cup (30 g) chopped cilantro (fresh coriander)
• 1 jalapeño or serrano chile pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 ml) ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) coriander seed
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt (optional)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) grated lemon zest

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