Indian Yogurt Marinade Recipe

Spice up your weeknights with this vibrant Indian yogurt marinade! Perfect for chicken, lamb, or firm white fish, this cool and spicy marinade delivers incredible flavor. The recipe makes enough for 2 lbs of protein, leaving you with juicy, tender results every time. Marinate red meat or poultry for 2 hours at room temperature or 24-48 hours in the refrigerator for maximum flavor infusion. For fish, a 30-minute room temperature marinade or 2 hours in the fridge is ideal. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 32.3 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
Indian Yogurt Marinade

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Indian Yogurt Marinade

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How to Make Indian Yogurt Marinade

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Add your choice of protein (chicken, lamb, or firm white fish) to the marinade, ensuring it's fully coated.
  3. Marinate according to the recommended times (see description).
  4. Preheat your grill, skillet, or oven to the desired temperature.
  5. Cook the marinated protein for approximately 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remember to adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your protein and your cooking method.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

3g

Carbs

1g