1 cup plain nonfat yogurt |
2 teaspoons garam masala powder |
1 teaspoon ground ginger |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
1 teaspoon ground turmeric |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 jalapeno chili, stemmed, seeded and finely minced (optional) |
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, gently flattened and cut into strips |
3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce (1 small head) |
3 cups shredded red cabbage (1 small head) |
1 cup sliced radishes (1 bunch) |
2 cups sliced cucumber (1 large) |
1 small bunch scallions, minced |
1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, finely chopped |
1 1/2 cups diced jicama |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
2 to 3 small lemons, juiced, or to taste |
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste |