48 middle eastern yogurt Recipes

tomato juice, yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, curry powder, salt , to taste, fresh ground pepper , to taste

onion, quartered, peeled garlic, flat-leaf parsley sprigs, grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, ground allspice, kosher salt, saffron threads, trimmed lamb loin, cut into 1-inch cubes, vegetable oil, warm pita and greek-style plain yogurt for serving

chicken, cubed, plain yogurt, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pepper, olive oil, orange juice, chicken broth, onions, dried apricot, almonds, cornstarch

extra virgin olive oil, onion, finely chopped (vidalia is good), ground cinnamon, ground coriander, red pepper flakes (more or less to taste), kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, garlic cloves, minced, flat leaf parsley, chopped, lean ground chicken, plain yogurt (or sour cream), molasses, for brushing (or use pomegranate molasses, or try a spicy honey mustard), whole wheat hamburger buns, toasted, mayonnaise (optional), tomato, thinly sliced, english cucumber, thinly sliced, red onion, sliced, lettuce, cilantro, chopped (optional)

olive oil, lamb shanks (or 8 small), onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, turmeric, chicken stock, diced tomatoes, fresh coriander leaves, to serve, greek yogurt, to serve

baking potatoes (each about 300g), olive oil, chickpeas, drained, coriander, ground cumin, fresh coriander, chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, natural low-fat yogurt, tahini, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

pine nuts , toasted lightly in a skillet, extra virgin olive oil, green onions, whites and greens sliced thinly, saigon cinnamon (or regular cinnamon), sea salt, pepper, garlic cloves, freshly minced, tomato, cut in half , seeds removed, tomato diced, golden raisins (the really are best with this), lean turkey meat (or ground beef or lamb, or combo), greek yogurt, pita bread rounds, warmed (in microwave or in a skillet), cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced, tomato, thinly sliced, crispy romaine leaves, feta cheese, crumbled, hummus, tzatziki sauce (recipe follows in directions section below)

plain yogurt (greek or middle eastern yogurt preferred), cucumber, grated, onion, peeled and grated, mint, salt , to taste, black pepper

plain yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic clove, crushed, ground cumin, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, black pepper, salt, boneless skinless chicken

lamb, lemons , juice of, garlic cloves (more if you prefer ), fresh oregano, fresh rosemary, olive oil, salt and pepper, cucumber, preferably seedless, greek yogurt, garlic cloves, fresh mint leaves, salt and pepper, olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, minced, apricots , in juice, not syrup, dry sherry (optional), lemon , juice of, chopped parsley, salt and pepper, tomatoes, bell pepper, any color, cucumber, olive, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper, pita bread rounds, cut into wedges, vegetable oil (for frying )

onions, quartered, parsley, stems removed, ground lamb, cinnamon, saffron, sea salt or kosher salt, pepper, pita bread, red onion, sliced, green salad greens, hummus, plain yogurt, dried mint (optional)

chicken wings , cut at the joint, tomato paste, red onion, big red onion, garlic cloves, ground in mortar and pestle, mixed arabic spices (called baharat here ( it s a combo of many different spices such as chili powder, cumin, cloves), fresh black pepper, plain yogurt, white vinegar, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

ground chicken, granny smith apple , peled, cored, grated and squeezed dry with your hands, chopped green onion, fresh mint leaves, curry powder, salt (optional), cayenne pepper, low-fat plain yogurt, mango chutney (add more to taste, up to 2 tsp), romaine lettuce leaves , torn, whole wheat pita bread , cut crosswise in half (6 inch)

brown lentils or 1/2 lb green lentil, washed and picked over, water, bay leaf, salt, olive oil, onions, chopped, garlic, minced, ground coriander, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, fresh ground black pepper, spaghetti or 12 oz tagliatelle pasta noodles, plain low-fat yogurt

greek yogurt (approximately-we like nancy s whole milk yogurt) or 1 cup plain yogurt (approximately-we like nancy s whole milk yogurt), rose water (i used about 1/2 tsp for 1 cup of plain yogurt) or orange blossom water, to taste (i used about 1/2 tsp for 1 cup of plain yogurt), agave or honey, for drizzling, rolled oats, wheat germ, chopped walnuts, almonds, pistachios, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, maple syrup , and 2 tbsp demerara or 1/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon, ground cardamom, salt, olive oil, raw agave syrup or 1/4 cup honey, filtered water, dried fruit (i added raisins, tart cherries, medjool dates and 1 tbsp barberries to equal 3/4 cup.)

garlic, minced, coarse salt, thick greek-style yogurt or labneh (middle eastern thick yogurt), chopped flat-leaf parsley

lean ground lamb, middle-eastern mixed spice, green onions, finely chopped, garlic clove, crushed, lemon juice, grape tomatoes, halved, turkish bread (pide, split lengthwise), low-fat natural yogurt, chopped coriander, plus extra to garnish, lemon wedge, to serve

plain low-fat yogurt, tahini (sesame seed paste), fresh lemon juice, salt, ground lamb, minced fresh mint, coarsely grated onion, garlic cloves, minced, paprika, ground cumin, coarse kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, middle eastern flat bread , 5- to 7-inch-diameter soft round (preferably with no pocket), olive oil, divided (may need more), onions , halved through core, cut crosswise into 1/4- to 1/3-inch slices, chopped drained roasted red peppers from jar, water, pomegranate molasses (may need more), chopped fresh italian parsley