Tandoori Rub

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 1

This spice mix includes the same seasonings as those used to flavor India's clay-oven-baked tandoori chicken. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Rub under the skin of a whole chicken before roasting; add to a pan sauce for seared scallops; sprinkle over cauliflower before sautéing; mix with yogurt and use as a marinade for leg of lamb.

Ingredients:

6 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons ground coriander

2 tablespoons ground cumin

2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt

1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions:

1. Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl. Transfer to airtight container. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Store at room temperature.
2. TEST-KITCHEN TIP: If your saffron is really fresh and doesn't crumble easily, toast it in a dry skillet over medium heat until dark red. Cool; then crumble.

By RecipeOfHealth.com