Yogurt
Iab
(Ethiopian fresh cheese)
Iab (sometimes spelled aiyb or ayib) is a fresh cheese similar to cottage cheese. It's cooling flavor is the perfect foil for many spicy Ethiopian dishes. Iab is often served as the finish to an Ethiopian meal. Read more »
Lassi
(Indian yogurt drink)
Lassi is a cooling yogurt beverage originally from the northern part of India. Traditionally lassi is unsweetened and has a pinch of salt and some spices mixed in. More recently, sweetened fruit lassis have become very popular drinks, both in India and around the world. Read more »
Raita
(Indian yogurt condiment)
Raitas are cooling side dishes often served as part of an Indian meal. These seasoned yogurt salads are used quench the fire of chilies found in many Indian dishes. There are endless variations. Feel free to experiment! Read more »
Tandoori Murgh
(Indian yogurt-marinated and broiled chicken)
Tandoori murgh is the famous chicken dish from the Punjab region of northern India. In the original version, whole chickens are marinated, skewered and quickly roasted in a fiery hot clay oven called a tandoor. The same oven is then used to make naan bread, which is served with the chicken. This recipe allows you to make a reasonable facsimile of the dish at home without the benefit of a tandoor. Read more »
Tzatziki
(Greek cucumber-yogurt sauce)
The cooling combination of yogurt and cucumber is popular all around the eastern Mediterranean. The Turkish version is called cacik. In Iran it is known as mast-o-khiyar. Bulgarians call it tarator. For Iraqis, it is jajeek. Serve tzatziki with gyros or keftedes. Read more »
