Basil Dressing
by Tarla Dalal
16 May 2011
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The distinctive taste and aroma of basil goes very well not just with veggie salads and wraps but fruit salads too. A simple combination of sour cream and basil leaves, the basil dressing can be prepared quite easily at home. If you are unable to lay your hands on basil, you can make it with capsicum too.
Basil Dressing recipe - How to make Basil Dressing
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Makes 4 servings
1 cup sour cream
8 to 10 fresh basil leaves
1/2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
Method
- Method
- Combine the sour cream, basil leaves, sugar and salt and blend in a mixer to a smooth paste.
- If you don't get basil leaves, take 2 tablespoons of capsicum pieces, put in boiling water for a few minutes and then blend with sour cream in a blender.
Nutrient values per serving
| Energy | 19 cal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 1.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 33 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.7 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Magnesium | 0.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0.2 mg |
| Sodium | 195.7 mg |
| Potassium | 9.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
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