Afghan Yogurt & Bread Sauce

Name: Afghan Yogurt & Bread Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Servings: 2 to 4
Cuisine: Afghan
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, butter or ghee; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, butter or ghee; 2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, butter or ghee; ½ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed and peeled; 1 large pita loaf, toasted and cut into 1-inch pieces; ½ cup currants; 2 cups plain yogurt, beaten with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 2 cups plain yogurt, beaten with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 2 cups plain yogurt, beaten with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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Preparation info

Servings:
2 to 4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
30 min

Appears in

Silk Road Cooking

By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2000

About

Ingredients

4 tablespoons vegetable oil, butter or ghee
2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced
1

Asia
Afghanistan
Sauce
Pasta
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Heat oil in a wok or large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and fry for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Add garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add currants, walnuts and bread, and stir-fry for 10 seconds. Remove from heat and gradually stir in the yogurt. Adjust seasoning to taste.