Yogurt Sauce

Name: Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 2 teaspoons black or yellow mustard seeds; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons pureed garlic; 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pint plain yogurt

10 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons peanut oil
2 teaspoons black or yellow mustard seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons pureed garlic
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pint plain yogurt

Directions

1

Have ingredients measured and nearby before beginning.
2

Heat oil in a small skillet over high heat.
3

Add mustard seeds.
4

(They will begin popping immediately so have a cover close at hand for escaping seeds.)
5

Cook until popping stops.
6

Lower heat, add cumin seeds, and cook until they turn golden, about 1 minute.
7

Stir in garlic for 10 seconds, then ginger for 10 seconds more, and remove from heat.
8

Stir in turmeric, paprika, pepper flakes, and salt.
9

Mix spices and yogurt in a bowl.
10

Chill before serving.