Step 1

Heat the oven to 325°F.

Step 2

Put the cilantro, parsley, chilies, ginger, garlic, onion, ground cumin, and salt in a blender. Squeeze in the lime juice and blend the mixture to a smooth paste. Stir in the jaggery or dark brown sugar.

Step 3

Rub this mixture all over the chicken, taking care to enter all the cracks and crevices and well under the skin. Lightly baste with the ghee.

Step 4

Place the chicken in a deep baking dish and roast for about 3 to 4 hours, basting halfway through the roasting time.

Step 5

Remove from oven and let rest about 15 minutes. Slice into pieces and serve.