yogurt Recipes
32 delicious yogurt recipes from around the world
Tzatziki
A classic Greek yogurt and cucumber dip, essential for any meze platter. This thick, refreshing dip is packed with fresh cucumber, pungent garlic, and fragrant dill, all brought together with a drizzle of olive oil and a hint of lemon.
Mantı
Turkish dumplings - tiny meat-filled dumplings in garlic yogurt with chili butter. Turkish ravioli.
Cacık
Turkish yogurt cucumber soup - cold yogurt with cucumber, garlic, and mint. Refreshing summer side.
Ali Nazik
Gaziantep eggplant and lamb - smoky eggplant yogurt with spiced lamb. Southern specialty.
Çılbır
Turkish poached eggs - eggs on garlic yogurt with chili butter. Ottoman breakfast.
Mantı
Turkish dumplings - tiny meat dumplings with yogurt and tomato sauce. Central Asian heritage.
Cacık
Turkish yogurt cucumber - cool yogurt with cucumber and garlic. Refreshing mezze.
Mantı
Turkish dumplings - tiny dumplings with yogurt and tomato butter. Silk Road import.
Ali Nazik
Turkish lamb on eggplant - spiced lamb over smoky eggplant yogurt. Gaziantep specialty.
Beyti Kebap
Turkish wrapped kebab - spiced ground meat wrapped in lavash with yogurt. Restaurant classic.
Yayla Çorbası
Turkish yogurt soup - tangy yogurt and rice soup with mint. Highland comfort.
Labneh
Middle Eastern strained yogurt - thick and creamy, served drizzled with olive oil and za'atar. Mezze essential.
Fatteh
Lebanese layered chickpea dish - toasted pita, chickpeas, yogurt, pine nuts. Celebration breakfast.
Shish Taouk
Lebanese chicken skewers - yogurt-marinated chicken grilled to perfection. Lunch classic.
Fatteh
Lebanese layered dish - bread, chickpeas, yogurt, pine nuts. Festive breakfast.
Doogh
Persian yogurt drink - savory carbonated yogurt with mint. Refreshing beverage.
Ali Nazik
A classic Gaziantep dish featuring a smoky, mashed eggplant and garlic yogurt base topped with succulent, spiced ground lamb and finished with a fragrant paprika-infused butter. This Southern Turkish specialty is a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
Cacık
A refreshing and cooling Turkish yogurt and cucumber side dish, perfect for hot summer days or as an accompaniment to rich meals like kebabs. It's a delightful blend of creamy yogurt, crisp cucumber, pungent garlic, and aromatic mint.
Çılbır (Turkish Poached Eggs with Garlic Yogurt and Chili Butter)
A classic Ottoman breakfast dish featuring perfectly poached eggs nestled on a bed of creamy garlic-infused yogurt, all drizzled with a fragrant, spiced chili butter. It's a delightful balance of cool, creamy, and warm, spicy flavors.
Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam)
A cooling and comforting South Indian dish of rice mixed with yogurt and finished with a fragrant tempering. Perfect for a light meal or as a palate cleanser.
Dahi Vada
Soft, fluffy lentil fritters (vadas) soaked in cool, sweetened yogurt and topped with tangy tamarind and spicy green chutneys. A refreshing and popular Indian snack or appetizer.
Fatteh Hummus
A classic Lebanese layered dish featuring crispy pita bread, tender chickpeas, and a creamy yogurt-tahini sauce, often enjoyed as a hearty breakfast or a light meal. The dish is finished with toasted pine nuts and a drizzle of spiced butter.
Joojeh Kabab (Persian Saffron Chicken Kebabs)
Tender and juicy Persian chicken kebabs, marinated in a vibrant blend of saffron, lemon, and yogurt, then grilled to perfection. A quintessential summer favorite, often served with fluffy rice and grilled tomatoes.
Labneh (Strained Yogurt)
A luxuriously thick and creamy Middle Eastern strained yogurt, essential for any mezze spread. Traditionally served drizzled with fragrant extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of earthy za'atar, perfect for scooping with warm pita bread.