Tandoori Yogurt Marinade

¾ cup (6 ounces) plain yogurt

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon minced peeled ginger root

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 teaspoons ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 teaspoons garam masala

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

1 tablespoon ground paprika

1½ teaspoons kosher salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Mix the ingredients in a bowl until blended.

Add ingredients to be marinated, toss to coat and cover. Refrigerate for the suggested time.

Makes about 1¼ cups.

Recipe nutrition:Nutrition values per 2 tablespoons: 17 calories (37.3 percent from fat), 0.7 g fat (0.4 g saturated), 1.9 g carbohydrates, trace amount fiber, 0.6 g protein, 2 mg cholesterol, 183 mg sodium.

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