Name: Dahi Toast
Yield: Makes 6
Ingredients: ¼ cup plus 6 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1½ tsp. black mustard seeds; 24–30 fresh curry leaves; ½ medium red onion, finely chopped; 2 small Indian green chiles or serrano chiles, finely chopped; 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt; ½ cup finely chopped cilantro; ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper; Pinch of red chili powder; Kosher salt; 12 large slices sourdough bread; Cilantro Chutney or store-bought chutney and/or ketchup, preferably Heinz (for serving; optional)

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Photo by Chelsie Craig, food styling by Alison Attenborough

What makes these tangy yogurt sandwiches so addictive is chhaunk, a crunchy fried herb-and-spice mixture that also makes a fantastic topping for grilled steak or nachos. Watch Priya Krishna make dahi toast here.

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