A novel, fat free dehydrated marinade for meats and vegetables is disclosed which combines best features of a dry rub and marinades as a two-in-one product�. It consists of puree of raw onion, fresh tomato and fresh garlic red chili powder, black pepper powder, lemon juice, lemon zest (outer skin), fresh ripe papaya puree and salt mixed in specific ratios followed by dehydration. The invention for the first time discloses use of ripe papaya as a rich source of enzymes in a marinade and contains ripe papaya as a major ingredient (34%). The ingredients are mixed in specific ratios and processed to prepare the marinade as a free flowing particulate mixture. The marinade can be used directly as a solid powder that is coated on the food or some water can be added to it to instantly make a liquid marinade that is brushed or sprayed on the food.
