Yogurt Mint Sauce

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Ethnicity
Lebanese  
Base Type
Other  
Course
Other  
Preparation Time
10-30 Minutes  
Difficulty
Easy  
Serving Size
Refresh / Double it
Comments
 
Source
G.I. Diet Cookbook
 
Source Description
 
Last Modified
2009-07-10  
User
Sharon Warkentin


Ingredients
1 c plain yogurt
1/2 ea grated and squeezed dry english cucumber
2 clv minced garlic
1 t dried mint
1 pn salt
1 pn black pepper

Directions 

** TO SERVE WITH FALAFEL RECIPE

In bowl, stir together yogurt, cucumber (grated), garlic, mint, salt and pepper.

Falafel (required)
Ingredients
2 cn 19 oz chick peas
4 clv minced garlic
3/4 c parsley
1 1/2 T lemon juice
1 1/2 t cumin
1 t hot sauce
1 t salt
3/4 c whole wheat flour
1/4 c olive oil
4 ea halved pita

Directions 
1. In food processor, blend together chickpeas, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, cumin, hot pepper sauce and salt. Transfer mixture to bowl and stir in flour.

2. Form mixture into 24 balls (about 2 tbsp each) and flatten slightly.

3. Heat oil in non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry falafel for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Serve 3 in each pita half along with lettuce, tomatoes.

** SERVE WITH YOGURT-MINT SAUCE