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How To make Tandoori Marinade

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Stephen Ceideburg 2 c Nonfat yogurt
1/4 c Fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tb Minced peeled ginger root
3 Cloves garlic, minced
2 Jalapeno or other hot
-chilies, seeded and minced 2 Bay leaves
2 ts Paprika
1 1/2 ts Ground cumin
1 1/2 ts Ground coriander
1 ts Turmeric
1 ts Salt
1/2 ts Freshly ground black pepper
1/8 ts Ground cardamom
In India, meat that has been marinated in a mixture of yogurt and spices is roasted in a giant urn-shaped clay oven called a tandoor. Use this marinade with poultry, lamb or seafood Drain yogurt in a cheesecloth lined colander in the refrig- erator for 2 hours. Reserve the liquid for another use (baking or sauces). Place the drained yogurt in a bowl and stir in the remaining ingredients. Discard bay leaves before cooking. Makes 1 3/4 cups. From an article by Steven Raichlen in The San Mateo Times, 5/25/93.

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