Ingredients
2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt (16 ounces), preferably Greek
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon brown mustard seed
20 fresh curry leaves, plus more for garnish
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
10 fresh, small hot chiles, such as serrano or Thai (2 seeded and chopped; 8 whole)
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon sugar
Store-bought papads and dried persimmons, for serving (optional)
Preparation
Put yogurt in a medium bowl. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed. Cook, shaking, until seeds pop, about 45 seconds. Add curry leaves; cook until starting to wilt, about 1 minute. Add ginger and chopped chiles. Cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Stir in turmeric. Pour mixture over yogurt. Stir in salt and sugar. Transfer to a serving dish.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed and the whole chiles. Cook, shaking, until seeds pop, about 45 seconds. Garnish dip with chile mixture and curry leaves. Serve with papads and persimmons, if desired.
