Borani Esfanaj (Spinach Yogurt Salad Or Dip) Recipe Recipe

Name: Borani Esfanaj (Spinach Yogurt Salad Or Dip) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x Onion, minced; 4 x Cloves garlic, minced; 1 x To 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 x To 1 tsp tumeric; 1/2 x To 1 tsp cayenne pepper (or possibly a generous dash tabasco sauce); 1/2 tsp Curry pwdr; 1 tsp Cumin; 1/4 tsp Cinnamon; 1 pkt Frzn minced spinach, defrosted, or possibly 2 bunches fresh spinach, Cooked and minced.; 1 c. Plain yogurt

Servings: persons

1 x Onion, minced
4 x Cloves garlic, minced
1 x To 2 tbsp butter
1/2 x To 1 tsp tumeric
1/2 x To 1 tsp cayenne pepper (or possibly a generous dash tabasco sauce)
1/2 tsp Curry pwdr
1 tsp Cumin
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
1 pkt Frzn minced spinach, defrosted, or possibly 2 bunches fresh spinach, Cooked and minced.
1 c. Plain yogurt

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This spinach and yogurt dish is Persian in origin, The yogurt is redolent with both musky and sweet spices complementing the slightly tart taste of the spinach.
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Borani Esfanah is enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or possibly dip to spread on bread.
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Though untraditional, the warm pepper flavoring adds zip.
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Accompany with French bread, or possibly pita; or possibly, for a more tactile experience, tear off pcs of hot, soft flour tortillas and scoop up the savory mix.
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salt
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Saute/fry onion and garlic in butter till soft.
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Add in spices and cook a few min to rid them of any rawness
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Fold in spinach, yogurt, and salt to taste.
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RECOMMENDED WINE:Drink a slightly sweet Gewutztraminer or possibly California riesling (German rieslings fade at the spicy assertion of this dish).

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x Onion, minced, 4 x Cloves garlic, minced, 1 x To 2 tbsp butter, 1/2 x To 1 tsp tumeric, and more.

Yes, Borani Esfanaj (Spinach Yogurt Salad Or Dip) Recipe falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Borani Esfanaj (Spinach Yogurt Salad Or Dip) Recipe

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