Why This Recipe Works

This yogurt- and butter-based sauce with garlic, ginger, garam masala, and cardamom brings big tandoori-style flavor to wings.

Before You Begin

For a spicier sauce, increase the cayenne to ¾ teaspoon.

Instructions

Melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon grated ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garam masala, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon cardamom, ¼ teaspoon cayenne, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon and cook for 10 seconds; remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes. Whisk ½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt, ¼ cup chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and butter mixture together in large bowl. (Sauce can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.) Add wings and toss to combine. Serve.