Tandoori Yogurt Marinade (Weight Watcher)

By damgoodcook

Inspired by the tandoori marinades of India, this fat-free mixture makes chicken, beef, lamb, or fish uncommonly tender and flavorful. The recipe makes enough for 4 chicken breast halves or fish fillets or about a pound of meat.

Ingredients

• 1/2 onion, coarsely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor or blender, combine the onion, garlic, ginger, and lemon JUIce; puree.

Add the yogurt, salt, coriander, cumin, pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves; process until combined.