Tandori Dressing and Marinade
An authentic Indian-style yogurt blend spiced with cumin, ginger puree, garlic, cayenne pepper, and botanical boosts from RC Cilantro Flavor and RC Lemongrass Flavor.
Yield / Servings
8 Servings (2 oz. portions)
Category
Dressings / Marinades
Ingredients
8 Components
Non Fat Yogurt
2 cups
Ground Cumin
1 tsp.
Ginger Puree
2 tsp.
Garlic Chopped
2 tsp.
Cayenne Pepper
½ tsp.
RC Cilantro Flavor
6 - 8 drops
RC Lemongrass Flavor
8 drops
Salt and Black Pepper
To taste
Preparation Steps
1
Combine & Whisk Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups non-fat yogurt, 1 tsp. ground cumin, 2 tsp. ginger puree, 2 tsp. chopped garlic, ½ tsp. cayenne pepper, 6-8 drops RC Cilantro Flavor, and 8 drops RC Lemongrass Flavor. Season with salt and black pepper to taste and whisk thoroughly until smooth.
2
Refrigerate & Rest
Cover tightly and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours prior to service to allow the warming spices, garlic, and fresh botanical extracts to integrate into the yogurt.
3
Dress or Marinate
Use as a tangy salad dressing for seafood and poultry salads, or coat chicken breasts, lamb chops, and shrimp to marinate prior to high-heat grilling.
Chef Notes & Tandoori Culinary Advantages
Yogurt Marinade Functionality: The natural lactic acid in non-fat yogurt tenderizes meats during marination while helping spices adhere during roasting or grilling.
Flavor Extract Precision: Utilizing concentrated RC Lemongrass Flavor and RC Cilantro Flavor delivers vibrant citrus-herbal aromatics without burning or turning bitter on high-heat char surfaces.