RECIPE

Cilantro and Yogurt Sauce

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 15 MIN
  • SERVINGS: Makes 1 1/2 cups

Chef Way Making this herb sauce is a two-step process: pureeing the cilantro, mint, jalapeño, garlic, cumin and lemon juice, then whisking in the yogurt separately.

Easy Way The bright, cooling, yogurty sauce comes together instantly in a blender.

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 15 MIN
  • SERVINGS: Makes 1 1/2 cups
  • BASIC-EASY
  • FAST
  • MAKE-AHEAD
  • VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 2 cups cilantro leaves
    2. 1 cup mint leaves
    3. 1 jalapeño, seeded and coarsely chopped
    4. 4 garlic cloves, crushed
    5. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    6. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    7. 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
    8. Kosher salt

Directions

  1. In a blender, combine the cilantro, mint, jalapeño, garlic, cumin and lemon juice and puree to a paste. Add the yogurt and puree until smooth. Season with salt.

Make Ahead

The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Serve With

Chicken Tikka.