HEALTHY YOGURT DIP

INGREDIENTS

Hung curd – 1/2 cup

Peeled garlic cloves – 2 to 3 ( mashed into paste )

Red chilli powder – 1 tsp

Olive oil – 1 tsp

Salt to taste

Vegetable sticks for serving (cucumber and carrots)

METHOD

  1. Take a bowl. Add hung curd and mix well.
  2. Add mashed garlic , salt and red chilli powder.
  3. Add olive oil and mix well . Check out the seasonings.
  4. Serve cold with vegetable sticks. Before serving, sprinkle red chilli powder and drizzle olive oil.
  5. Goes well with chips, nachos and pakodas.

SUGGESTIONS

For hung curd – put yogurt in a sieve strainer or muslin cloth. Set over a bowl for 8 to 10 hours.

You will notice that the water has collected below and the yogurt is now thick and creamy.

Once curd is ready, then refrigerate and use it within 4 to 5 days.

*Greek Yogurt can be used as an alternative*

GARLIC MAYONNAISE DIP

 

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Mayonnaise – 5 to 6 tbsp

Garlic cloves – 3 to 4 crushed into fine paste

Tobasco sauce – 1 tsp

Lemon juice – 1/2 tsp

A pinch of salt

Red chilli flakes for garnishing

METHOD

  • In a bowl, add mayonnaise, crushed garlic, tobasco sauce, lemon juice and salt. Mix throughly.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Garnish with red chilli flakes just before serving.

SUGGESTIONS

Goes well with chips and nachos.