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Creamy Curry Yogurt Dressing

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Bowl of golden curry yogurt dressing with a spoon, surrounded by lemons, garlic, herbs, and curry powder on a marble surface.

Creamy Curry Yogurt Dressing

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A velvety curry yogurt dressing you can make at home in minutes. Made with whole milk yogurt, mayo, warm curry spices, garlic, and lemon, it’s a Mediterranean-style sauce inspired by the flavors of Aladdins Houston.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Fridge Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Dressing, Sauce
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 cups whole milk yogurt about 450 g
  • - 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise about 300 g, preferably Duke’s or similar
  • - 1 tablespoon curry powder about 15 g
  • - 1 tablespoon finely grated garlic about 3 cloves or 15 g
  • - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric about 5 g
  • - Zest of 2 lemons
  • - 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 20 g
  • - ½–1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • - 1–3 tablespoons water as needed to thin (optional)

Method
 

Combine the base ingredients:
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, add the yogurt and mayonnaise.
  2. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add the spices and aromatics:
  1. Add the curry powder, grated garlic, turmeric, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the bowl.
  2. Whisk again until the dressing is evenly mixed and the color is a uniform golden yellow.
Season and adjust:
  1. Add ½ teaspoon salt and whisk to incorporate.
  2. Taste and add more salt if needed.
  3. If the dressing is thicker than you’d like, whisk in 1–3 tablespoons of water, a little at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
Chill and serve:
  1. Transfer the dressing to a jar or airtight container.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 20–30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, if you have time.
  3. Serve drizzled over salads, grain bowls, roasted vegetables, or grilled proteins.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal

Notes

  • Yogurt: Whole milk yogurt gives the creamiest texture and best flavor. For a thicker, dip-like consistency, use Greek yogurt and reduce or omit the water.
  • Mayonnaise: Use a mayo you enjoy, as it contributes to the overall flavor. Duke’s-style mayo works especially well.
  • -Spice level: Curry powders vary. Start with 1 tablespoon and add a bit more if you want a stronger curry flavor.
  • Make-ahead: This dressing keeps well in the refrigerator for 4–5 days. Stir before serving; if it thickens, thin with a splash of water or extra lemon juice.
  • Serving ideas: Use this curry yogurt dressing on roasted vegetables, grain bowls, salads, or as a sauce for grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
  • Inspiration: This is a Mediterranean-style curry yogurt dressing you can make at home, inspired by the sauces and flavors we love to use at Aladdin Mediterranean Cuisine in Houston.

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