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Kuku Sibzamini With Lemon YogurtIngredientsMakes about 16YOGURT1cup whole-milk Greek yogurt1tsp. finely grated lemon zest2Tbsp. fresh lemon juice1tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher saltFRITTERS AND ASSEMBLY1½lb. medium Yukon Gold potatoes (3–4), scrubbed, halved1½tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more1tsp. saffron threads4large eggs1tsp. baking powder1tsp. baking soda½tsp. freshly ground black pepper¼cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more2Tbsp. finely chopped dillLemon wedges (for serving)1tsp. finely grated lemon zestPreparationYOGURTStep 1Whisk together yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl. Chill lemon yogurt until ready to serve.FRITTERS AND ASSEMBLYStep 2Place potatoes in a large saucepan and pour in cold water to cover by 2"; season water with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer potatoes until fork-tender, 20–25 minutes. Drain and let sit until cool enough to handle. Peel potatoes; transfer to a large bowl and coarsely mash with a potato masher or fork.Step 3Using a mortar and pestle or a teacup and the back of a spoon, grind saffron to a powder. Transfer to a medium bowl and stir in 1 Tbsp. warm water; let sit 1 minute. Whisk in eggs, baking powder, baking soda, pepper, and 1½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt until well combined. Gently stir egg mixture into potatoes to combine (the batter should be thick).Step 4Heat ¼ cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Working in batches and adding more oil between batches if needed, drop batter in heaping tablespoonfuls into pan and flatten to 3" in diameter. Cook fritters until crisp and golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a paper towel–lined baking sheet; immediately season with salt.Step 5Transfer fritters to a platter; scatter dill over and arrange lemon wedges around. Top lemon yogurt with lemon zest and serve alongside