Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Ingredients

　　1 tablespoon vegetable oil

　　2 teaspoons paprika

　　1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

　　1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

　　1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

　　1/8 teaspoon cayenne

　　1/4 cup plain yogurt

　　2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

　　1 large garlic clove, chopped and mashed with 1/2 teaspoon salt

　　In a small saucepan cook oil, paprika, cumin, cardamom, ginger, and cayenne over moderate heat until mixture begins to sizzle and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. In a bowl stir together remaining ingredients and salt to taste and stir in spice mixture until combined.