Indian Marinade
Transform your dishes with this vibrant and flavorful Indian Marinade, a quick and versatile recipe that infuses your proteins or veggies with the bold, aromatic essence of Indian spices. This easy-to-make marinade features a creamy base of plain yogurt and zesty lemon juice, enhanced with fresh ginger, minced garlic, and a medley of warm spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala. A hint of cayenne pepper adds optional heat, while freshly chopped cilantro brings a refreshing herbal note. Perfect for chicken, fish, tofu, or vegetables, this marinade requires just 10 minutes to prepare and delivers restaurant-quality flavor to your grilled, baked, or pan-fried creations. Ideal for meal prep or weeknight dinners, this Indian Marinade is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their cooking with authentic spices and aromatic ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the plain yogurt and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and well blended.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the yogurt mixture, stirring to distribute evenly.
Sprinkle in the ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric powder, garam masala, cayenne pepper (if using), and salt. Mix thoroughly to ensure the spices are well incorporated.
Drizzle in the vegetable oil and stir again to create a smooth and creamy marinade base.
Fold in the chopped cilantro for a burst of fresh flavor.
Use the marinade immediately by coating your choice of protein (e.g., chicken, fish, tofu) or vegetables. Ensure the ingredients are fully submerged or well coated.
Cover and refrigerate the marinated ingredients for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours for enhanced flavor.
When ready to cook, discard any excess marinade before grilling, baking, or pan-frying.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.9 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 2544 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 522 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 828 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
