Best Garam Masala Grilled Strip Loin Recipes

GARAM MASALA

Steps:

• Every Indian chef has their own version of this classic spice mix.
• Grind the dried bay leaves, cardamom seeds, peppercorns, cumin seed, ground cinnamon and whole cloves together to a fine powder using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Store the mixture in a vacuum-sealed jar in a cool, dark place. The garam masala will keep for several months.

GARAM MASALA

Steps:

• Dry roast the spices, except mace, stirring constantly for 2 minutes or until it extrudes a spicy aroma and turns several shades darker. Let cool completely and then grind with mace to a fine powder. Store in an air tight container up to 3 months.;

GRILLED MASALA CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Mix the olive oil, 4 teaspoons garam masala, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined. Tear four sheets (12x18 inches each) of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. Center one chicken breast half on a sheet of foil; sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon garam masala on both sides.
• Place the squash and onion slices on top of the chicken. Drizzle evenly with one-fourth of the olive oil mixture. Bring up foil sides. Double-fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make four packets.
• Grill over medium-high heat in covered grill 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into chicken registers 165 degrees F.
• Open packets carefully by cutting along top fold with a sharp knife, allowing steam to escape; then open top of foil packet. To serve, top with yogurt and sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.

INDIAN-STYLE GRILLED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• For sauce, in medium bowl, combine yogurt, mint, the 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 t salt and cayenne pepper.
• Cover and chill for at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
• In an extra-large bowl, combine zucchini, eggplant, sweet peppers, red onion, oil, the 1 T garam masala, 1/2 t salt and black pepper; toss gently to coat.
• On 16 (10-inch) skewers, alternately thread vegetables, leaving 1/4 inch between pieces.
• For a charcoal grill, place vegetable skewers on the grill rack directly over medium-hot coals (if necessary, grill half of the vegetable skewers at a time).
• Grill, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or just until vegetables are tender and lightly charred in spots, turning occasionally.
• For a gas grill, preheat grill; reduce heat to medium-high, place vegetable skewers on grill rack over heat.
• Cover and grill as above.
• Serve grilled vegetables with sauce.