Monday, 1 August 2011

Tandoori Marinade


People often come to me saying that the taste of Tandoori food changes when trying to make at home.

Friends the main thing is Marination. Marination helps spices to penetrate.

Sharing My Recipe For A Proper Tandoori Marinade..
 

Ingredients

Yogurt, non-fat   - 2 cups 
Lemon juice fresh  - 1/4 cup 
Ginger root - 1 1/2 tblsps 
Garlic minced  - 3 cloves 
Jalapeno peppers or other hot chilies, seeded, minced  - 2 each 
Bay leaves   - 2 each 
Paprika   - 2 tsps 
Cumin ground  - 1 1/2 tsps 
Coriander ground  - 1 1/2 tsps 
Turmeric   - 1 tsp 
Salt   - 1 tsp 
Black pepper freshly ground  - 1/2 tsp 
Cardamom seeds ground  - 1/8 tsp 


Method

1.Drain yogurt in a cheesecloth lined colander in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

2.Reserve the liquid for another use (baking or sauces).

3.Place the drained yogurt in a bowl and stir in the remaining ingredients.

4.Discard bay leaves before cooking.

Regards
Chef Tirthankar Sengupta

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