RECIPE

Indian Rub

• Recipe by Marcia Kiesel

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

• Fast
• Make-Ahead

Ingredients

1. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2. 2 garlic cloves, minced
3. 2 teaspoons kosher salt
4. 2 tablespoons minced onion
5. 1 tablespoon curry powder (see Note)
6. 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients to a paste.

Serve With

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

Notes

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