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.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the plain yogurt and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and well blended.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the yogurt mixture, stirring to distribute evenly.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Drizzle in the vegetable oil and stir again to create a smooth and creamy marinade base.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped cilantro for a burst of fresh flavor.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Cover and refrigerate the marinated ingredients for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours for enhanced flavor.

Step 8

When ready to cook, discard any excess marinade before grilling, baking, or pan-frying.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(344.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	443.0

Total Fat 31.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 14.7mg	0%
Sodium 2543.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g	0%
Total Sugars 18.5g
Protein 15.2g	0%

Vitamin D 117.6IU	0%
Calcium 522.4mg	0%
Iron 4.8mg	0%
Potassium 827.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.4%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 25.6%