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Borani Esfanaj: Persian Yogurt & Spinach Dip

Author: Shayma Saadat

Ingredients

  • 2 6 oz spinach
  • 1 clove garlic, minced and divided into two separate batches
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (not your best, but the type you use for sautéing)
  • 10 oz very thick, drained yogurt (I use 2 small tubs of Greek Yoghurt, 'Total Fage', it comes in a 5.3 oz tub)
  • salt
  • dried mint for garnish (please do use dried vs. fresh mint, therein lies the beauty of this dish- the use of a woodsy, earthy dried herb)
  • handful crushed walnuts
  • your best olive oil

Instructions

  • Blanch your baby spinach.
  • Drain well, make sure to get all the liquid out. Chop fine.
  • Sauté 1/2 clove of garlic in 2 tbsp olive oil and add the baby spinach. Add a pinch of salt. Stir for a few minutes.
  • Remove from stove, allow to cool, then squeeze out any excess liquid.
  • In a bowl, add yoghurt, 1/2 clove of minced garlic, baby spinach and stir gently. Add salt to taste.
  • Transfer to the bowl you are serving it in (I use a shallow, round bowl) and sprinkle with dried mint, crushed walnuts and a lazy trail of olive oil.
  • Serve with lavash or whole wheat pita.