Tandoori-Style Marinade Recipe

By Regan Burns

Total Time: Under 5 mins | Active Time: Under 5 mins | Makes: About 1 cup

The acidity in yogurt acts as a tenderizer, making it a perfect ingredient in marinades for grilled foods. For chicken or lamb, season with salt and pepper, coat evenly in the marinade, and place in a nonreactive container. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. For fish, do not marinate more than 30 minutes.

What to buy: Use plain, natural, organic whole-milk yogurt like Stonyfield Farm. It’s tangier and less thick than other brands.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
4 teaspoons curry powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Pinch cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

SOURCE: http://www.chow.com/recipes/10687-tandoori-style-marinade