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Tandoori-Style Barbeque Sauce

4.3

(9)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1/2 cup

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 large garlic clove, chopped and mashed with 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. In a small saucepan cook oil, paprika, cumin, cardamom, ginger, and cayenne over moderate heat until mixture begins to sizzle and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. In a bowl stir together remaining ingredients and salt to taste and stir in spice mixture until combined.

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