Health-booster turmeric roast chicken

Method

• 1
  Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan forced. Process the garlic, ginger, turmeric, 1 tbs oil and the juice of half a lemon in a small food processor until smooth.

• 2
  Heat the remaining 1 tbs oil in a flameproof baking dish over medium heat. Add the leek and sprouts and cook, stirring often, for 3-5 minutes or until the sprouts are slightly golden.
• 3
  Halve the whole garlic bulb crossways. Add the garlic, lentils, bay leaves, cinnamon and remaining 3 lemon halves to the dish. Pour over the stock.
• 4
  Place a trivet or wire rack over the lentil mixture. Lightly grease the trivet. Place the chicken on top and spread the turmeric mixture over the chicken.
• 5
  Roast the chicken for 20 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 180/160 fan forced and bake for a further 1 hour or until the juices run clear when pierced. Set aside for 10 minutes to rest. Serve with horseradish, if you like.