Parsley Yoghurt Dip, Healthy Parsley Dip
by Tarla Dalal
parsley yoghurt dip recipe | parsley dip | healthy Indian curd parsley dip | with 12 amazing images.
parsley yoghurt dip recipe | parsley dip | healthy Indian curd parsley dip is a healthy protein rich snack. Learn how to make parsley dip.
To make parsley yoghurt dip, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and blend coarsely. Refrigerate for at least half an hour. Serve chilled garnished with parsley.
Hung curd and spring onions team up with parsley to make this no fat dip which can be best relished with vegetable crudités or even desi khakhra like whole wheat methi khakhra. We have not blended the veggies completely, so will enjoy the mouthfeel of parsley dip.
"Allicin" from garlic and vitamin A and vitamin E from parsley together contribute to maintain the cholesterol levels in the blood, thus making this healthy Indian curd parsley dip a nourishing accompaniment.
Parsley yoghurt dip can be enjoyed as a healthy snack by weight watchers and diabetics too. The protein in it will satiate you for long hours and will also help in boosting your metabolism. The vegetable crudités served with this dip add fibre to your diet. You can make your choice between low fat curd and full fat curd. Further, though we have used hung curd, but when you are short of time you can use thick curd to make this dip.
Tips for parsley yoghurt dip. 1. This dip makes use of 3/4 cup of hung curd, so you can begin with 1 1/2 cups of curd (to get 3/4 cup of hung curd) or you can use the remaining 1/4 cup of hung curd later. 2. Dips stays good for a one day. So you can make it in the morning and serve it for a dinner party. 3. Serve dip with cream crackers. 4. Serve dip with carrots, cucumber, radish and celery strips.
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Parsley Yoghurt Dip, Healthy Parsley Dip recipe - How to make Parsley Yoghurt Dip, Healthy Parsley Dip
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Makes 1 cup
For Parsley Yoghurt Dip
3/4 cup hung curds (chakka dahi)
1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped spring onion greens
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
salt to taste
For Serving With Parsley Yoghurt Dip
2 cups mixed vegetable crudites
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Tips
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- Crudités are vegetables cut into french fries size.
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what is parsley yoghurt dip made off?
- what is parsley yoghurt dip made off? parsley dip is made from 3/4 cup thick curds (dahi) (note this is hung curds), 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped parsley. 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped spring onion greens, 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun) amd salt to taste.
how to make hung curds?
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First step to make hung curd | how to make hung curd | chakka dahi | homemade hung curd is to take a deep bowl or patila and place a strainer over it.
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Place a clean and dry muslin cloth over the bowl. You can also use a thin cheesecloth for this purpose.
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Put 2 cups curd in the strainer. We have used thick curd made of full fat milk. You can buy the curd from a store or you can learn how to make curd with full fat milk. Make sure that the curd is fresh and not sour.
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Learn how to make hung curd in detail. This dip makes use of 3/4 cup of hung curd, so you can begin with 1 1/2 cups of curd (to get 3/4 cup of hung curd) or you can use the remaining 1/4 cup of hung curd later.
making parsley yoghurt dip
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To make parsley yoghurt dip recipe | parsley dip | healthy Indian curd parsley dip | in a blender put 3/4 cup hung curds.
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Add 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped parsley.
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Add 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped spring onion greens.
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Add 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun).
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Add salt to taste. We used 1/4 tsp salt.
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Pulse twice for 10 seconds each. We don't want a very smooth texture as this is a dip.
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Chill and put in a serving bowl. Garnish parsley yoghurt dip | parsley dip | healthy Indian curd parsley dip | with parsley.
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Serve parsley yoghurt dip | parsley dip | healthy Indian curd parsley dip | chilled.
tips for parsley yoghurt dip
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This dip makes use of 3/4 cup of hung curd, so you can begin with 1 1/2 cups of curd (to get 3/4 cup of hung curd) or you can use the remaining 1/4 cup of hung curd later.
- Dips stays good for a one day. So you can make it in the morning and serve it for a dinner party.
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Serve dip with cream crackers.
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Serve dip with carrots, cucucmber, radish and celery strips.
health benefits of parsley yoghurt dip
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Parsley Yoghurt Dip – a healthy snack.
- With 26 calories per tbsp, this dip is a wise snack pick.
- Hung curd provide protein which will help to nourish the cells of the body.
- The veggies have bountiful of fibre and antioxidants to reduce inflammation in the body.
- With not too many carbs to its credit, this dip can be relished by diabetics, weight watchers, heart patients and women with PCOS too.
| Energy | 26 cal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 1.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 3.4 mg |
| Vitamin A | 42.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 2.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 46.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 4.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 29.6 mg |
| Sodium | 4.4 mg |
| Potassium | 25.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |