Creamy Thick Curd Dip Using Capsicum and Rose Syrup
by Tarla Dalal
When you yearn for something off-beat, something so zesty it will transform your day, go for this Creamy Thick Curd Dip using Capsicum and Rose Syrup.
Ingredients that you would never have thought of combining, like rose syrup, petals and capsicum come together with thick curds and a couple of sauces to make an innovative and exotic dip, which tastes great with crackers or toasted bread. If you are using fresh rose petals, serve the dip immediately after preparation because the petals will start turning black.
Creamy Thick Curd Dip Using Capsicum and Rose Syrup recipe - How to make Creamy Thick Curd Dip Using Capsicum and Rose Syrup
Resting Time: 8 hours Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1 1/2 cups curds (dahi)
1 tbsp finely chopped capsicum
1/2 tbsp rose syrup
1/2 tsp green chilli sauce
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
salt to taste
For The Garnish
1 tsp finely chopped capsicum
1 tbsp dried rose petals or fresh rose petals
1/2 tsp honey
For Serving
crackers
toasted bread
- Method
- Put the curds in a muslin cloth and tie it tightly and place it on a strainer. Place the strainer on a bowl and refrigerate for 8 hours.
- Transfer the hung thick curds in a deep bowl, add all the remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Take a small empty bowl and cover the cavity with a cling wrap. Pour the mixture into it and demould it on a serving plate.
- In the centre, put the capsicum, on the sides stick the rose petals and finally drizzle the honey chilli sauce on the sides.
- Serve immediately with crackers or toasted bread.
| Energy | 97 cal |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 4.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 12 mg |
| Vitamin A | 139.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6.9 mg |
| Folic Acid | 4.6 mcg |
| Calcium | 157.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 14.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 98.8 mg |
| Sodium | 14.4 mg |
| Potassium | 75.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
this dip is healthy as made of yoghurt with subtle tinge of rose and zing of chilli -enjoyed this with lavache .another way to serve is i tried it with khakra -was a nice evening snack,