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Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

Refreshing and pretty, this sauce makes a tangy and colorful garnish for curries, stews, and soups.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    yields 2 cups

Ingredients

2 cups plain yogurt
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a blender, purée 1/2 cup of the yogurt with the cilantro, sugar, and salt until smooth and bright green. Fold the cilantro-yogurt mixture into the remaining yogurt. If you prefer, mix together all of the ingredients in a bowl. It won’t be as green, but it will taste just fine.

  2. Serving ideas

    Step 2

    Serve with Navajo Stew (page 46), West Indian Red Beans & Coconut Rice (page 69), or Curried Cauliflower & Chickpea Soup (page 120).

Cover of the cookbook Moosewood Simple Suppers with a red floral motif.
From Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers: Fresh Ideas for the Weeknight Table. Copyright © 2017 by Moosewood Collective. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC. Buy the full book from ThriftBooks or Amazon.
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