Pazi Borani
Steamed Swiss Chard with Yogurt
- 3 - 4 leaves of Swiss chard
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Wash the chard leaves
well and then cut them into approximately 1inch wide strips. Cut the
stems into 1/4 inch long pieces. Set aside.
Measure one cup of
plain yogurt into a small mixing bowl, add the salt and the garlic clove
passed through a garlic press. Mix well, set aside.
Use your steamer to
steam the chard. It should not require more than 5 minutes.
On your serving plate,
create a layer of steamed chard leaves.
Spread a thin layer
of yougurt.
Create a new layer
of chard leaves and then spread a thin layer of the yogurt.
Continue layers of
steamed chard leaves and yogurt. Be sure to save some yogurt for the
top.
Heat the olive oil
in a pan, add the paprika as soon as you remove it from heat.
Pour the oil on the
final layer of yogurt.
