Cilantro Yogurt Dip

Cilantro Yogurt Dip

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Cilantro Yogurt dip is a refreshing herb infused yogurt dip that pairs beautifully with fried or baked appetizers. The unique flavor of cilantro bursts into your mouth with every bite and the yogurt is especially soothing when you’re (over) indulging in spicy hors d’oeuvres. Let’s get to blending…

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Ingredients

Note: 1 cup = 235 ml

For grinding

  1. 2 cups cilantro, tightly packed 
  2. 1 serrano chilli / 3-4 green chillies
  3. 2 garlic pods
  4. ½ Tbsp. ginger
  5. ½ tsp. cumin powder
  6. ½ tsp. dry mango powder 
  7. ½ tsp chaat masala powder
  8. ½ tsp. black salt powder
  9. Salt to taste (½ tsp. salt)
  10. 2 tsp. lemon juice (juice of half a lemon)
  11. 1 tsp. white vinegar – optional
  12. ½ cup Greek yogurt / homemade yogurt – plain

Note: The pH / acidity of vinegar prevents bacterial growth. So adding a few drops to dips and chutneys that involve no cooking helps retain the freshness, flavor and color of the food for a longer time

Cilantro Yogurt Dip
Ingredients

Kitchen Tools

  1. Medium size blender jar and blender 
  2. Serving bowl

PREPARATION (with step-by-step photos)

Step 1 – Place 2 cups cilantro leaves, 1 serrano chilli, 2 garlic pods, and ½ Tbsp. ginger in a medium sized blender jar. Add ¼ cup water and grind it to a smooth paste

Cilantro Yogurt Dip
Step 1

Step 2 – To this, add ½ tsp. cumin powder, ½ tsp. dry mango powder, ½ tsp. chaat masala powder, ½ tsp. black salt, and salt to taste (½ tsp. salt). Give this a quick pulse

Cilantro Yogurt Dip
Step 2

Step 3 – Add 2 tsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. white vinegar (optional), ½ cup yogurt, and mix everything until well incorporated. Transfer to a serving bowl

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Step 3

Step 4 – Enjoy your sublime Cilantro Yogurt Dip with Black-eyed Pea Petites or your favorite appetizers

Cilantro Yogurt Dip
Sublime Cilantro Yogurt Dip

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Homemade Yogurt

Cilantro leaves, stem and seeds are a ubiquitous part of Indian cooking. It is also known as coriander or Kothamalli (Tamil) or Dhaniya (Hindi).  It has a cooling effect on the tastebuds with its freshness and flavor when added as a topping to any recipe. And if cilantro is the main or substantial ingredient in a recipe it is nothing but sublime – Kothimbir Vadi, Undhiyu, and of course, a great Guacamole. Green (cilantro) chutney is an essential dip / sauce / dressing for many recipes in India. And while there are many recipe variations, we prefer the one with yogurt to give comfort to your gut when your tongue craves for a deep fried or spicy appetizer. Happy dipping😋

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Cilantro Yogurt Dip

Recipe by Sublime RecipesCourse: DipsCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

2

cups
Prep Time

5

minutes
Cook Timeminutes
Ready In

5

minutes

Cilantro yogurt dip is a refreshing herb infused yogurt dip that pairs beautifully with fried or baked appetizers and you will love it in your salads too!!!

What You Will Need

  • 2 cups cilantro, tightly packed

  • 1 serrano chilli / 3-4 green chillies

  • 2 garlic pods

  • ½ Tbsp. ginger

  • ½ tsp. cumin powder

  • ½ tsp. dry mango powder 

  • ½ tsp chaat masala powder

  • ½ tsp. black salt powder

  • Salt to taste (½ tsp. salt)

  • 2 tsp. lemon juice (juice of half a lemon)

  • 1 tsp. white vinegar – optional

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt / homemade yogurt – plain

    Note: The pH or acidity of vinegar prevents bacterial growth. So adding a few drops to dips and chutneys that involve no cooking helps to retain the freshness, flavor and color of the food for a longer time

Preparation

  • Place 2 cups cilantro leaves, 1 serrano chilli, 2 garlic pods, and ½ Tbsp. ginger in a medium sized blender jar. Add ¼ cup water and grind it to a smooth paste
  • To this, add ½ tsp. cumin powder, ½ tsp. dry mango powder, ½ tsp. chaat masala powder, ½ tsp. black salt, and salt to taste (½ tsp. salt). Give this a quick pulse
  • Add 2 tsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. white vinegar (optional), ½ cup yogurt, and mix everything until well incorporated. Transfer to a serving bowl
  • Enjoy your sublime Cilantro Yogurt Dip with Black-eyed Pea Petites or your favorite appetizers

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12 Comments

  1. Indira Ramani
    July 13, 2021 at 6:21 am  ·  Reply

    Tried this simple yet scrumptious recipe as a dip for cucumbers. It’s awesome!

  2. Sara Welch
    February 13, 2021 at 12:37 pm  ·  Reply

    5 stars
    Gave this a try for an afternoon snack and it did not disappoint! So unique and unexpected; I loved it!

  3. Gail Montero
    February 12, 2021 at 3:20 pm  ·  Reply

    Anything with cilantro is a winner in my book! Love the tangy freshness from the lemon juice!

  4. Jill
    February 12, 2021 at 3:20 pm  ·  Reply

    This dip sounds like it is packed full of all kinds of good flavor. Excited to try it!

  5. Jess
    February 12, 2021 at 3:11 pm  ·  Reply

    5 stars
    We practically lick the bowl clean when I make this for my family!

  6. Mary
    February 12, 2021 at 3:00 pm  ·  Reply

    5 stars
    This is so good! I love the herby spicy notes combined with the creamy yogurt!

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