Tandoori Tacos

The term tandoori in South Asian cooking typically refers to yogurt-marinated protein cooked in a clay oven known as a tandoor. So, while this taco hasn’t been anywhere near a tandoor, the yogurt-marinated skirt steak that sears hot and fast reminds me of that same concept.

The marinade draws inspiration from traditional tandoori chicken, with a mild, fruity heat from Kashmiri red chili powder and, of course, a yogurt base for tenderizing. The orange juice adds sweetness and serves