Mussels with Curry Yogurt
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Madras curry powder
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup whole-milk yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt
- 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 1 cup water
- Heat the vegetable oil in a small skillet.
- Add the onion and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until translucent, about 8 minutes.
- Add the curry powder and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes longer.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the wine and cook until the liquid evaporates.
- Transfer the curry mixture to a blender and let cool slightly.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the yogurt and the honey and blend until smooth.
- Pour the sauce into a bowl.
- Stir in the remaining yogurt and season with salt.
- Refrigerate until chilled.
- In a large pot, combine the mussels with the remaining wine and the water.
- Cover and cook over high heat until the mussels open, about 5 minutes; discard any that don't open.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mussels to a large platter; let cool.
- Serve the mussels with the curry sauce on the side.
vegetable oil, onion, curry powder, white wine, wholemilk yogurt, honey, salt, mussels, water
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/mussels-with-curry-yogurt (may not work)