Saturday, 11 May 2013

Cucumber dip with veggies


               A dip is an accompaniment which not only makes your dish complete but also enhances the flavor of the dish served. It can also be used to balance the taste of the dish. There can be many variations for a dip from a soothing dip for a hot and chilly starter to a fiery hot dip for bland chips or vice-a-versa. Here is one of my favourite dips. Its simple, healthy and full of flavour.

              A low fat and refreshing dip to beat the heat !!!!!







Ingredients :

Cucumber - 1
Hung curd - 4 Tbsp
Salt - to taste
Crushed Black Pepper - to taste
Honey - 2 tsp


Veggies :

Green Bell Pepper -1
Red Bell Pepper -1
Yellow Bell Pepper - 1
Baby corns - 8-10
Carrot - 1
Cucumber -1


Pre Prep :

1. Grate the cucumber with the fine end of the grater.
2. Hang the curd in a muslin cloth for 1-2 hrs .
3. In a pan, add 2 cups of water and season it with little bit of salt and blanch the baby corns in it.
4. Cut the rest of the veggies in thin slices.




Preparation:

1. In a bowl , add hung curd , honey and cucumber and mix well.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Refrigerate for at least 30 mins. 




Serving Suggestion :

Garnish with mint or parsley sprig and serve it with fresh veggies.


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5 comments:

  1. there you go....looks Kool!!

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  2. Nice Sneha! good presentation...

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  3. dip is good & presentable and equally good are the photographs

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  4. Sounds yummy but what is hung curd?

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  5. thanks Andrea :) .... Hung curd is basically thick curd/yoghurt tied in a muslin cloth or put in a strainer to drain excess water from the curd/yoghurt. After the excess water is drained, it gives a nice and creamy texture and is a good low fat alternative for cream. Keep visiting and Happy Cooking !!!!!

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