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.