Ingredients
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
5 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
3 whole cloves
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
Coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Preparation
Toast spices in a small skillet over medium-high until very fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder; finely grind. Mix with yogurt, lime juice, ginger, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, turmeric, and cayenne.