Kafiir Lime Leaf and Yoghurt Dip
by Tarla Dalal
Kaffir lime leaf has a very special aroma and taste, which lingers on your palate. Its taste is very unique – bitter, tangy and a bit tart too.
It is used to make several interesting accompaniments. In South India, for example, it is ground together with red chillies and asafoetida to make a delicious accompaniment for dosas and curd rice .
Here, we have made something different with Kaffir lime leaves – an interesting dip. We have marinated Kaffir lime leaves and mint leaves with black salt, lime juice, red chilli flakes and other spices, and mixed it into thick hung curds to make a tongue-tickling Kaffir Lime and Yoghurt Dip.
Enjoy it with your favourite chips or fritters. You can also try other dips like Yoghurt Dip and Achari Dip.
Kafiir Lime Leaf and Yoghurt Dip recipe - How to make Kafiir Lime Leaf and Yoghurt Dip
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 1 cup
1 tbsp finely chopped kaffir lime leaves
3/4 cup hung curds (chakka dahi)
1 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves (phudina)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
1 tbsp honey
black salt (sanchal) and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
- Method
- Combine the kaffir lime leaves, mint leaves, lemon juice , chilli flakes, black salt and black pepper powder in a small bowl and mix well using a spoon or a whisk. Cover it with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes.
- Add the hung curds, mix well using a whisk and serve.
| Energy | 31 cal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 1.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 3.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 38.9 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 1.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 47.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 4.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 28.3 mg |
| Sodium | 4.2 mg |
| Potassium | 25.8 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |