INDIAN YOGURT SOUP

Adapted From:   The Food of India, Periplus World Cookbooks, 1996
Serving Size: 4
Preparation Time: 0:35
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1 tablespoon oil
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
2 each green chiles chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic crushed
1/4 teaspoon ginger root crushed
3/4 cup plain yogurt
3 cups Kitchen Basics Chicken Stock
 pinch turmeric powder
 pinch cayenne powder
1 teaspoon cilantro finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon mint leaves finely chopped
1 teaspoon fragrant oil  optional for garnish

Heat oil in a large pan and add the mustard seeds.  As soon as they crackle, add green chilies, garlic and ginger.  Sautee for 5 minutes, then add the yogurt and stock.  Simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent the yogurt from curdling.  Add the turmeric and cayenne powder, cilantro and mint leaves.  Mix well and serve hot garnished with the fragrant oil.

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