Serves 4.
Note: Adapted from "The Yogurt Cookbook" by Arto Der Haroutunian (Interlink Books, $35). The author suggests serving it with a tomato and onion salad, plus rice pilaf or the Indian bread, chapati. Two-percent Greek yogurt was used in our testing.
• 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 onion, roughly chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. finely chopped fresh ginger
• Juice of 1 large lemon
• 1 1/4 c. plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tsp. ground coriander
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 3 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro or mint
Directions
Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Put the onion, garlic, ginger and lemon juice in a blender; purée until smooth. Empty paste into a large nonreactive bowl. Add yogurt, coriander, salt and cumin; mix well. Add chicken pieces; turn until well coated. Cover; refrigerate overnight.
Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade; thread pieces on skewers. Cook on a grill or under a broiler, turning frequently, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve sprinkled with chopped mint or cilantro.
Nutrition information per serving:
Calories255Fat6 gSodium228 mg
Carbohydrates1 gSaturated fat2 g
Protein46 gCholesterol127 mgDietary fiber0 g
Serves 4.
Note: Adapted from "The Yogurt Cookbook" by Arto Der Haroutunian, this dish has a firm texture, not unlike cheesecake. The egg yolks help stabilize the yogurt. Two-percent Greek yogurt was used in our testing.
• 4 oz. dried apricots, soaked overnight in cold water
• 2 c. plain Greek yogurt
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. chopped pistachios
Directions
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Drain softened apricots; cut them into small pieces. Place in a 4-cup baking dish.
Beat yogurt and yolks together in a bowl; pour over apricots.
Place baking dish in a baking pan. Pour enough cold water into the pan to come halfway up the outside of the baking dish. Bake until set, 30 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool. To serve, mix brown sugar with pistachios. Sprinkle over top.
Nutrition information per serving:
Calories297Fat16 gSodium45 mg
Carbohydrates29 gSaturated fat10 gProtein10 gCholesterol112 mgDietary fiber3 g
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