Spicy Yogurt

Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant and creamy Spicy Yogurt recipe—a delightful blend of cooling yogurt and bold, fiery spices. Featuring a medley of red chili powder, ground cumin, minced garlic, and fresh cilantro, this easy-to-make dish is further enhanced with a fragrant mustard seed tempering (tadka) infused with turmeric and dried red chili. The zesty addition of lemon juice ties it all together, creating a versatile dip or side dish that pairs perfectly with rice, flatbreads, or grilled meats. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between tangy, spicy, and savory flavors, making it ideal for adding a burst of flavor to any meal. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this dish is sure to leave you craving its bold and creamy goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Plain yogurt
• 0.5 teaspoons Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Garlic, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 piece Green chili, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Mustard seeds
• 1 piece Dried red chili
• 0.25 teaspoons Turmeric powder

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk the plain yogurt until smooth and creamy.

Step 2

Add the red chili powder, ground cumin, finely minced garlic, fresh cilantro, green chili, salt, and lemon juice to the yogurt. Stir everything together until well combined. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small pan, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter for a few seconds.

Step 5

Add the dried red chili and turmeric powder to the pan, stirring quickly so the spices don't burn. Let cook for about 30 seconds.

Step 6

Immediately pour the tempered spice mixture (known as tadka) into the prepared yogurt and stir to combine.

Step 7

Serve the spicy yogurt chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or dip. Enjoy with rice, breads, or grilled meats.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(543.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	463.8

Total Fat 22.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 29.4mg	0%
Sodium 1529.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 40.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g	0%
Total Sugars 35.7g
Protein 27.3g	0%

Vitamin D 235.2IU	0%
Calcium 926.1mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 1315.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.0%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 34.2%