Tandoori Marinade Recipe

Name: Tandoori Marinade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped; Zest of 1 lime; 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 2 to 3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup plain yogurt
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
Zest of 1 lime
4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 to 3 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Whisk together the ingredients in a nonreactive bowl.
2
Arrange the meat in a shallow nonreactive dish or resealable plastic bag.
3
Cover with the marinade; rub gently into the meat.
4
Cover; refrigerate for the length of time specified on page 625, Sauces, Dips, and More, turning meat occasionally.
5
Before cooking, remove the meat from the refrigerator and let it come to a cool room temperature.
6
Cook as desired, basting occasionally with marinade during the first half of cooking.

347

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain yogurt, 1 onion, coarsely chopped, 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped, Zest of 1 lime, and more.

Yes, Tandoori Marinade falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tandoori Marinade

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