Indian Rub

By patticakes

A good, complex curry powder is the key ingredient in the fragrant rub here, says Marcia Kiesel. The rub also gets an appealing dose of sweetness from minced onion.

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 tablespoon curry powder (see Note)
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Mix all ingredients to a paste.

Notes

For an outstanding selection of high-quality curry powders and other spices, go to kalustyans.com.

Serve With

Well-chilled sliced cucumbers tossed with sour cream and mint.