20 delicious yogurt sauce recipes from around the world
Steamed dumplings filled with seasoned ground meat (often lamb or beef) and onions, traditionally served with a cooling garlic-yogurt sauce.
A modern Turkish classic, this Beyti Kebab features flavorful Adana-style ground lamb, seasoned and grilled, then wrapped in soft lavash bread and generously topped with a rich tomato-butter sauce and cooling garlic yogurt. It's an indulgent and satisfying dish.
A comforting Jordanian dish featuring tender kibbeh (bulgur wheat and meat dumplings) simmered in a tangy yogurt sauce, served over fragrant rice. This variation offers a lighter take on traditional kibbeh bil laban, incorporating rice for a more complete meal.
Beyti Kebap is a classic Turkish dish featuring spiced ground meat, traditionally lamb or beef, wrapped in thin lavash bread and served with a rich garlic yogurt sauce and a warm tomato-butter sauce. It's a hearty and flavorful meal often found in Turkish restaurants.
Shish Barak are small, savory dumplings filled with spiced ground meat, typically lamb or beef, and cooked in a creamy, tangy yogurt sauce. This comforting dish is a staple in many Middle Eastern cuisines, including Israeli.
Flavorful lamb or beef kofta (meatballs) simmered in a rich, tangy yogurt sauce (laban). This comforting dish is often served with rice or bread.
Crispy fried bulgur and meat shells filled with a savory spiced meat mixture, served in a tangy yogurt sauce. This is a variation on the more common Shish Barak, focusing on the fried kibbeh element.
A delightful variation of kibbeh where fried bulgur and meat shells are simmered in a rich, tangy yogurt sauce, often enhanced with pine nuts and served with rice.
A comforting and rich dish featuring tender lamb kibbeh (bulgur wheat and minced lamb dumplings) simmered in a tangy yogurt sauce, served over fluffy rice and topped with crispy fried onions. This variation emphasizes the creamy yogurt sauce and adds a textural contrast with the onions.
Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich and creamy yogurt sauce, often flavored with garlic and herbs, a comforting and flavorful Albanian specialty.
A comforting and flavorful Palestinian dish featuring bulgur and meat kibbeh (dumplings) simmered in a tangy yogurt sauce, often served with rice.
A delightful twist on the classic manti, these dumplings are pan-fried to a golden crisp and served with a cooling, spiced yogurt sauce. The filling is typically a savory mix of minced lamb or beef with onions and spices, offering a satisfying contrast in textures and flavors.
Sini Manti are delicate, canoe-shaped dumplings filled with spiced ground meat, baked until golden and crisp, then served in a flavorful broth with a cooling yogurt-garlic sauce. This baked version is a beloved Armenian classic.
Tender zucchini stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, ground lamb, and aromatic spices, simmered in a tangy and creamy yogurt sauce. This dish is a comforting and classic representation of Jordanian home cooking.
Crispy fried zucchini slices served with a refreshing and tangy yogurt-garlic sauce. This popular Bulgarian dish is a perfect appetizer or side, showcasing the simple yet delicious flavors of fresh zucchini.
A sophisticated Syrian dish featuring delicate, raw kibbeh patties served in a flavorful yogurt sauce, often garnished with pomegranate seeds and mint.
Tender zucchini cooked in a rich, tangy yogurt sauce, enriched with savory ground meat. This comforting dish is a staple in Syrian homes.
A comforting dish featuring tender chicken cooked with mushrooms in a creamy yogurt sauce (koshi). This recipe showcases the popular use of yogurt in Albanian cuisine, offering a tangy and rich flavor profile.
Tender zucchini hollowed out and stuffed with a savory mixture of rice, ground meat, and spices, then simmered in a creamy, tangy yogurt sauce. This is a beloved classic in Syrian cuisine, often served for special occasions.
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring baked kibbeh (bulgur wheat and meat patties) submerged in a rich, tangy yogurt sauce with tender pieces of lamb or beef. This is a variation of Kibbeh Laban, but baked in a tray for a different texture and presentation.
