3 Min Tandoori Paste Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Total Time
3 mins
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Servings
16 Tablespoons
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Calories
12 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Indian
3 Min Tandoori Paste Recipe
Description
The 3 Min Tandoori Paste Recipe combines plain yogurt with a carefully balanced mix of spices such as turmeric, red chili powder, coriander, cumin, garam masala, and aromatic ground cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Fresh ginger and garlic pastes add pungency, while fresh chopped cilantro adds a bright herbal note. Optional chaat masala introduces a tangy and slightly spicy dimension.
The mixture creates a smooth marinade paste that can be applied to chicken, fish, vegetables, or even soy products, ready to be cooked immediately or frozen for later use. The spices provide a complex flavor profile characteristic of Indian tandoori cuisine, with heat and warmth balanced by the creamy yogurt base.
For a milder, redder color, Kashmiri chili powder is recommended, authentic to Indian preparation. If chaat masala is unavailable, it can be omitted or replaced with black salt. This marinade is convenient for enhancing dishes quickly while delivering classic regional flavor notes.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup yogurt
- 1 Teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 1 Teaspoon red chili pepper or Cayenne Pepper, ground, see notes,
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 ½ Teaspoons coriander seeds ground
- 1 ½ Teaspoons cumin seeds ground
- ¼ Teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ Teaspoon green cardamom ground
- 1 Teaspoon garam masala
- ½ Teaspoon chaat masala Optional
- ¼ Teaspoon clove ground
- ½ Teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 Tablespoon garlic paste
- 1-2 Tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped, aka Coriander
- 1 Teaspoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Instructions
- Add the yogurt to the mixing bowl with the spices, ginger garlic paste, salt, chopped fresh cilantro and oil. Mix to a smooth paste.
- Use directly to marinate chicken, vegetables, mushroom, seafood, fish, soya etc or freeze for another day.
Notes
- Kashmiri chili powder gives less heat and vibrant red color, as used in Indian cuisine.
- Batch size is medium; use as much or as little as needed to marinate protein or vegetables.
- Chaat masala is optional; omit if not available or substitute black salt for a tangy flavor.
- Marinate immediately or freeze paste for future use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 12 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 12kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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