Mediterranean Chicken with Basmati Rice

plain yogurt {you can use Greek yogurt for a tangier sauce}

cumin

paprika

cayenne red pepper

cardamom

nutmeg

cinnamon

garlic cloves, grated

salt

pepper

Just BARE Chicken Drumsticks

butter or ghee

basmati rice

{or 3 oz.} vermicelli {or you can use finely broken angel hair pasta}

chopped sweet onions

salt

pepper

freshly chopped parsley

dried cranberries {you can also use raisins or golden raisins}