Ingredients

Cilantro Yogurt Dip: 

• 1.5 tbsp whole cumin seeds

• 1 cup cilantro leaves

• 1 small green chilli, sliced

• 3/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt

• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tbsp sugar

• Salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

Description

• Put cumin seeds in a small skillet and set over medium heat

• Toast, shaking the pan,until fragrant and browned

• When seeds start to pop, remove from heat, cool and grind to fine powder

• Put cilantro leaves and chilli in a food processor and process until coarsely chopped

• Transfer to mixing bowl, add yogurt, lemon juice, sugar, and 1/2 tbsp of finely ground cumin

• Stir well, season with salt, pepper, and sugar to taste; setaside

• Deep fry Ekhtiari chicken nuggets and serve with cilantro yogurt dip