Borani Esfanaj (Spinach-Yogurt Salad Or Dip)
1 Onion, chopped 4 Cloves garlic, chopped 1 To 2 tbsp butter 1/2 To 1 tsp tumeric 1/2 To 1 tsp cayenne pepper (or -a generous dash tabasco -sauce) 1/2 ts Curry powder 1 ts Cumin
Ingredients
- 1onion, chopped
- 4Clovegarlic, chopped
- 1to 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2to 1 tsp tumeric
- 1/2to 1 tsp cayenne pepper (or
- 1tsp cumin
- 1/4tsp cinnamon
- 1package frozen chopped spinach,
Directions
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1 Onion, chopped 4 Cloves garlic, chopped 1 To 2 tbsp butter 1/2 To 1 tsp tumeric 1/2 To 1 tsp cayenne pepper (or -a generous dash tabasco -
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1 c Plain yogurt This spinach and yogurt dish is Persian in origin, The yogurt is redolent with both musky and sweet spices complementing th
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Borani Esfanah is enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or dip to spread on bread
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Though untraditional, the hot pepper flavoring adds zip
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Accompany with French bread, or pita
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or, for a more tactile experience, tear off pieces of warm, soft flour tortillas and scoop up the savory mixture
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Saute onion and garlic in butter until soft
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Add spices and cook a few minutes to rid them of any rawness 2