Lesser-known recipes you can make using yoghurt

Yogurt is more than breakfast bowls and marinades. Across cultures, it’s used in surprising ways, adding depth, texture, and tang to dishes you probably haven’t tried yet. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Dahi Ke Kebab (Lucknow, India): A delicate kebab made almost entirely from hung yogurt, lightly spiced and pan-fried. Crisp on the outside, melt in the mouth on the inside. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Labneh Balls (Middle East): Strained yogurt rolled into soft balls and preserved in olive oil with herbs and spices. Labneh becomes rich, creamy, and spreadable, perfect with flatbreads. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Kadhi Pakora (Regional Variations in India): Beyond the familiar version, regional kadhis use yogurt with mustard seeds, fenugreek, or coconut, creating flavours that range from tangy and spicy to mildly sweet. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Tarator (Bulgaria): A chilled yogurt soup made with cucumbers, garlic, dill, walnuts, and olive oil. Light, refreshing, and perfect for warm days, tarator is a summer staple in Eastern Europe. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Yogurt Based Cake (France and Eastern Europe): Known as gâteau au yaourt, this simple cake uses yogurt for moisture and tenderness, resulting in a light crumb that works beautifully with citrus or berries. (Source: Photo by unsplash)

Yogurt Flatbread (Turkey, Bazlama Style): Yogurt is added to dough to create soft, fluffy flatbreads with a slight tang, often cooked on a pan and served with honey, butter, or savoury dips. (Source: Photo by unsplash)