Tandoori Marinade

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt
2 to 3 tablespoons oil that can withstand high heat (safflower, canola)
1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garam masala blend
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Place ingredients in a small bowl.
Whisk thoroughly and serve.

Comments

Use as a marinade for tandoori chicken kebobs or tandoori chicken with yogurt sauce.

Can be used as a sauce to accompany roasted cauliflower.

**Note: Garam masala blend is a spice you can find at your local health food store. Many people also mix their own garam masala to taste. Recipes can be found in Indian cookbooks or online.

Categorized in

Condiments, Marinades, Dry Rubs
Indian
Grilling

Recipe from Joy of Cooking, by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, and Ethan Becker. New York: Scribner (1997).