Savory Yogurt Bowl with Sliced Veggies and Fried Mustard Seeds
This savory yogurt, inspired by cool and creamy raita, makes for a breakfast that's satisfying without being heavy.
Serves2
Prep15 minutes
Cook2 minutes
Generally speaking, I’m skeptical of turning sweet dishes into savory ones, but as it happens, savory yogurt is the best possible way to eat handfuls of raw vegetables for breakfast. Cooling yogurt and crisp vegetables are a revelation for steamy summer mornings, and make for a breakfast that’s satisfying without being heavy.
This savory yogurt is inspired by the flavors of raita, and begins with brown mustard seeds and sliced garlic toasted in hot oil. Both lend a kick of flavor and a hint of savoriness to the creamy yogurt. Instead of shredding cucumbers into the yogurt, they’re sliced, salted, and served alongside. The same goes for carrots, radishes, tomatoes, or even salad turnips. Greens cut into thin ribbons and massaged with lemon, salt, and olive oil would be delicious as well.
The yogurt, vegetables, and olive oil can all be prepped ahead of time, meaning you can assemble a quick but healthful breakfast any day of the week. Oh, and these ingredients love sea salt — taste and add salt according to your preference as you go.
Savory Yogurt Bowl with Sliced Veggies and Fried Mustard Seeds
This savory yogurt, inspired by cool and creamy raita, makes for a breakfast that's satisfying without being heavy.
Prep time 15 minutes
Cook time 2 minutes
Serves 2
Nutritional Info
Ingredients
For the yogurt:
- 2 cups
plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon
kosher salt
For the vegetables:
- 1
large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 3
medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 6
small radishes, thinly sliced
Kosher salt
- 1/2
medium lemon
For the toppings:
- 2 tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon
brown mustard seeds
- 1 clove
garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
- 1/4 cup
finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup
thinly sliced scallions
Instructions
Stir the yogurt and salt together, cover, and refrigerate.
Sprinkle the cucumbers, carrots, and radishes with salt and a squeeze of lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate.
Either ahead of time or just before serving, heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the mustard seeds and salt. Cook, shaking the pan gently, just until the seeds start to pop, about 1 minute. Quickly add the garlic and remove from the heat; nudge the garlic with a spoon to prevent browning (it should sizzle in the hot oil, even off of the heat). After 1 minute, transfer to a small bowl to prevent the spices from burning. Cool briefly before using.
To assemble, divide the salted yogurt between 2 bowls. Arrange the vegetables around the yogurt and drizzle each bowl with 1 tablespoon of the mustard and oil mixture. Top with the cilantro and scallions.