Yogurt Ginger Appetizer (Laban Ma' Zanjabeel)

From: "Classic Vegetarian Cooking from the Middle East & North Africa" by Habeeb Salloum. Arabian Gulf region. Serve with pita bread or crackers.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup plain yogurt
• 4  tablespoons  almonds, pulverized
• 2  tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne
•  salt and pepper, to taste
• 1  small tomatoes, finely chopped to garnish

Directions

1. Thoroughly combine all ingredients, except tomato, in a mixing bowl.
2. Place in a serving dish.
3. Garnish with tomato.