EASY YOGURT DIP…Serve with Chips/Crudites.Always a hit at any gathering!
HUNG CURD (YOGURT) DIP
A really simple, extremely addictive, & tangy dip which is a great add-on to any menu. Its one of those ‘quick to put together’, ‘nothing can go wrong’ sorta recipes, which is a great hit and good for finger food. For kids I serve it with chips, and always add veggies like steamed broccoli, cucumber sticks,baby carrots, baby corn etc on the side. Every single time I have served this, I have been asked for the recipe. Its hilarious to see people begging to remove it from their sight as it’s so addictive. I have to add that the dip is very nutritious when served with veggies!
Sometimes I include it as a sauce in a grilled chicken/cottage cheese (paneer) wrap as well; in which case, I saute some sliced onions, bell peppers & capsicum to the wrap with the chicken/paneer & top it off with the dip. Adds a real burst of flavour!
Ingredients:
Curd (yogurt) – 250ml
Cream – 1 tbsp (20-30 % fat)
Garlic – 3-4 cloves / finely chopped
Green chili – 1-2 / finely chopped
Juice of 1 lemon (increase or decrease as required)
Fresh coriander leaves – 2-3 tbsp/ finely chopped
Salt to taste
Method:
- Hang the curd (yogurt) in cheesecloth for 2-3 hours till all the whey drips out. If you have Greek yogurt, then you may not need to hang it.
- Whisk the curd till smooth. Add the cream and lemon juice and whisk well again.(Omit the cream for a fat-free version; the dip still tastes great)
- Add all the remaining ingredients, and mix in well with a spoon. Adjust seasoning (lemon juice, salt etc).
- Put in a bowl, garnish with a sprig of fresh coriander.
- Serve with chips, crudites (steamed vegetables like broccoli, baby corn, cheese sticks, baby carrots etc)
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6 Comments
violeta
hi!!!!…
i liked this blog!!!!….
i love the desserts, the cake and all!!!!!….
thanks for the ingredient and the method…!!!
bye!!!
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sorry for my english…isn´t my mother language…
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KayKat
I love the zing of the green chillies in the dip! Can’t wait to try this out.
Nabeela
I’ve been meaning to try some dips myself for chips. This sounds sooooo easy that I might start with something this simple. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Kat
This dip looks easy and delicious. I mainly eat vegetables and I’m always looking for new dips to try them with. This is a definite must.
Thanks for the recipe.
PS: Love all the quotes on your site – food and words of inspiration – love it!
maninas: food matters
mmmm love this dip! sounds very easy, and very very tasty! will try it!
easycrafts
Lot of new recipes here….thanks for sending in this lovely entry