Afghan Saffron Yogurt Sauce for Rice & Kebabs

Ingredients

• 10 threads Raihan Saffron, bloomed in 1 tbsp warm water for 15 min
• 1 cup full-fat plain yogurt
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp finely chopped mint
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Whisk yogurt, garlic, lemon, salt, pepper.
2. Stir in saffron bloom (liquid + threads).
3. Fold in mint. Rest 15 minutes for flavors to combine.
4. Serve cold.