Refreshing and pretty, this sauce makes a tangy and colorful garnish for curries, stews, and soups.

　　

Ingredients

yields 2 cups

　　2 cups plain yogurt

　　1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

　　1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　

Step 1

In a blender, purée 1/2 cup of the yogurt with the cilantro, sugar, and salt until smooth and bright green. Fold the cilantro-yogurt mixture into the remaining yogurt. If you prefer, mix together all of the ingredients in a bowl. It won’t be as green, but it will taste just fine.

　　

Serving ideas

Step 2

Serve with Navajo Stew (page 46), West Indian Red Beans & Coconut Rice (page 69), or Curried Cauliflower & Chickpea Soup (page 120).

　　From Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers: Fresh Ideas for the Weeknight Table. Copyright © 2017 by Moosewood Collective. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC. Buy the full book from ThriftBooks or Amazon.