Plain Yogurt Recipes
Browse our collection of recipes featuring plain yogurt. Each recipe has been kitchen-tested and includes detailed instructions.
14 Recipes
Using plain yogurt
Tandoori Chicken Legs
Chicken legs marinated in spiced yogurt and roasted until charred and smoky. A simplified take on the classic Indian tandoori that delivers bold flavor at home.
Homemade Garlic Naan
Impossibly soft and fluffy naan bread with a golden, lightly charred exterior, brushed generously with garlic butter. Made on a regular stovetop skillet with outstanding results.
Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)
The ultimate Indian comfort food — succulent chicken pieces marinated in yogurt and spices, simmered in a luscious, buttery tomato sauce enriched with cream and aromatic spices.
Chicken Biryani
A celebratory Indian rice dish with layers of aromatic basmati rice and marinated spiced chicken, steamed together with saffron and fried onions.
Chicken Shish Kabobs
Marinated chicken cubes threaded with peppers, onions, and zucchini, then grilled to smoky perfection. A crowd-pleasing summer classic.
Naan from Scratch
Soft, pillowy naan with charred bubbles and a buttery garlic finish. This yogurt-enriched dough produces tender flatbreads that rival your favorite Indian restaurant.
Garlic Naan Bread
Pillowy soft garlic naan with charred bubbles, brushed with garlic butter. Made on the stovetop in a cast-iron skillet for that tandoor-like char.
Chicken Korma
Tender chicken in a luxurious cashew-cream sauce with warm spices. The gentlest of Indian curries with the deepest of flavors.
Chicken Tikka Skewers
Yogurt-marinated chicken cubes loaded with Indian spices and grilled until charred. The foundation of tikka masala, and delicious all on its own.
Chicken Shawarma
Middle Eastern-inspired chicken marinated in yogurt and warm spices, roasted until golden. Serve in pita with garlic sauce for the ultimate wrap.
Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)
Cilbir is a stunning Turkish breakfast of soft poached eggs served over thick garlicky yogurt, drizzled with sizzling Aleppo pepper butter. It is simple, bold, and unforgettable.
Classic Bircher Muesli
This classic Swiss Bircher muesli soaks oats overnight in apple juice and yogurt with grated apple, dried fruit, and toasted hazelnuts for a cold, creamy, refreshing breakfast.
Grilled Lamb Kebabs
Juicy lamb cubes marinated in yogurt and spices, threaded onto skewers with colorful vegetables and grilled to smoky perfection.
Tandoori Grilled Chicken
Chicken legs marinated in a spiced yogurt blend and grilled until charred and vibrantly red. The bold flavors of a tandoor oven re-created on your backyard grill.