Instant Khatti Meethi Tangy Chutney

This is an excellent substitute for imli chutney just incase u are running out of time/ingredients..
Awesome thats what I can say...Must try next time.

Preparation Time : 5 mins
Cooking Time : 10 minsS


Ingredients:
1 tbsp amchoor powder
3 tbsp Jaggery (Gur)
1/2 tsp roasted jeera powder
1/4 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 /4 tsp garam masala
1/4 cup water

Method
1. First mix all the ingredients in a small pan.
2. Then cook on low flame, till all the ingredients dissolve properly and check that the chutney is of right consistency.
3. Cool.
4. Serve with Indian Snacks jaise samosa chaat!! Chaat Papri!! Dahi Bhalla!!! Bas Bas..moonh mein paani aa gaya!! Hahahaha!!

Greek Yogurt Dip with Raw Veggies

Ingredients:

2 medium sized Carrots
1 medium sized White radish
2 medium sized Cucumbers
8-10 leaves Iceberg lettuce
4 Red radishes
1/4 small bunch Fresh mint leaves
4 cloves Garlic
8-10 Cherry tomatoes
4 cups Skimmed milk yogurt
1/4 tsp Sesame seeds
1 tsp Lemon juice
Salt to taste


Method:

1. Peel, wash and cut carrots, white radish and cucumbers into finger-sized pieces.
2.Wash red radishes and cut each into quarters. Wash lettuce leaves and soak in chilled water. 3.Clean and wash mint leaves.
4.Reserve some for garnish and chop the remaining.
5.Peel, wash and chop garlic finely.
6.Wash cherry tomatoes and cut them into halves. Hang yogurt in a muslin cloth to remove excess water.
7.Toast sesame seeds lightly and cool.
8.Combine yogurt with chopped mint, lemon juice, sesame seeds and garlic. Mix thoroughly.
9.Add salt to taste and place in the refrigerator to chill.
10.Just before serving, drain lettuce leaves and spread on a serving plate.
11.Arrange the prepared vegetables decoratively and serve with the chilled dressing.

Thousand Island Homemade Curd Dressing

Ingredients:

3/4 cup thick fresh curd
1 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp sugar
3 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tsp chilli sauce
2 tsp chopped onion
2 tsp chopped capsicum
1/2 tsp chopped green chilli
1 tsp salt

Just one step Method:

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly...and use it the same day..do not store.

It has just 15 calories..0.8g Protein...3g carbohydrates...0.1g Fat....Amazing Isn't it!!

Starting Dip Series

Hi Everyone!!
I am starting aspecial series of Dips on my blog.I will be posting plenty of options available which are yummy as well as divine and gel so really well with snacks and recipes both Indian and International.
If you would like to contribute to my blog by giving and sharing new tips with all the readers do feel free to drop an email. I would love to post it with your ID.

Cheers

Too good Coconut Chutney

This is a fabulous recipe of Nariyal Chutney for south indian dishes.

Serves 8

Ingredients:
1/2 cup freshly grated or desiccated kokonut powder (नारियल का बुरा)
1/4 cup roasted channa or Channe ki dal ( split gram) - roasted
1 green chilli - chopped
1 Onion - chopped
3/4 tsp salt or to taste
1 cup sour curd ( खट्टी दही)

For Tadka (Baghar)
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp sarson ( Mustard seeds)
1-2 dry red chillies - broken into small pieces
A few Green curry leaves

Method:
1. Put together all the Chutney ingredients in a mixer grinder.
2. Add enough curd to get the right consistency.
3. Put it aside in a bowl.
4. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a small karai (pan) and add sarson.
5. Once they start splattering add red chillies to it.
6. Remove from fire and pour it immediately over the chutney.
7. Mix well and serve with Idlies/ Dosa.

Imp Tip:
Adding channe ki dal will enhance its flavour manier times. Its a must for a delicious chutney.
To roast it you can either dry roast in microwave or pan or take 1 tsp oil and roast it till reddish brown..they add a crunch to the chutney.

Tahini Paste / Dip

This can be served with any dish.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup til ( Sesame Seeds)
4 tsp oil
1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
1/2 cup curd (Dahi)
1 flake garlic
3 tbsp lemon juice

Method:
1. In a mixer, gring together all the ingredients to a smooth paste.
2. Serve as a dip with any dish of your choice.