Spiced Yogurt Diamonds Recipes

SPICED YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the yogurt, mint, lemon extract, salt, turmeric, cumin and cayenne in a bowl and mix well.

SUMMER VEGETABLES IN SPICED YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Put oil in a deep, wide skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. When it shimmers, add the ginger, garlic, cumin seeds, turmeric, cayenne and the serrano chile. Stir-fry the mixture until it begins to sizzle a bit, about 1 minute.
• Add onion to pot, and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season well with salt.
• Stir in garam masala, squash and turnips, along with 1 cup water. Cover and simmer briskly until vegetables are just done, about 3 minutes.
• Add yogurt and almond flour. Stir well to combine. Add peas and corn. Simmer gently, uncovered, until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Taste sauce for salt and adjust as needed.
• Add the spinach, and let wilt into the mixture. Turn off heat. Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with rice, if desired.

SPICED YOGURT DRINK

Steps:

• Remove seeds from cardamom pods (discard pods) and transfer to a blender. Add yogurt, sugar, nutmeg, and water and blend until smooth. If drink is too thick, thin with water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Serve over ice in tall glasses.
• *Available at Indian markets and Kalustyan's (800-352-3451).

SPICED-YOGURT MARINADE

Steps:

• Place all of the ingredients in a blender, and puree until smooth. Use immediately, spreading the mixture on the chicken skin.

SPICED DAL WITH FLUFFY RICE AND SALTED YOGURT RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat ghee in a medium pot over medium-high. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned around the edges, 5-7 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and cook, stirring often, just to take the edge off garlic, about 30 seconds. Add 1/3 cup water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until water evaporates, about 1 minute. Add split peas, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until split peas are very tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 12-14 minutes; season with salt. Cover with a lid and keep dal warm over low heat while you make the toppings.
• Finely grate zest from lime into a small bowl. Cut lime in half and squeeze juice into bowl (you'll have about 2 Tbsp.). Add red onion, sugar, and a large pinch of salt and toss, squeezing onion with your hands to help it soften quickly.
• Mix yogurt and 2 Tbsp. water in a small bowl; season with salt.
• Serve dal over rice drizzled with salty yogurt and topped with onion and pepper.
• Dal (without yogurt and onion) can be made 1 day ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.