Ingredients

Makes 4 (hors d'oeuvre) servings

　　6 large eggs

　　1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and cooled

　　3 tablespoons mayonnaise

　　3 tablespoons plain yogurt

　　3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives

　　Fresh lemon juice to taste

　　

Step 1

Cover eggs with cold water by 1 inch in a saucepan and bring just to a boil. Remove from heat and let eggs stand, covered with lid, 17 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Finely grind cumin seeds in an electric coffee/spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.

　　

Step 3

Drain eggs, then rinse with cold water until no longer hot to the touch.

　　

Step 4

Peel eggs, then halve lengthwise. Carefully remove yolks and mash in a bowl with a fork. Stir in mayonnaise, yogurt, 2 tablespoons chives, lemon juice, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste (filling will be loose).

　　

Step 5

Spoon yolk into whites and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon chives.