Dill leaves used in Indian Snacks

Dill leaves are used in Indian snacks in very small quantities because of its wonderful strong flavour which enhances the taste. This brown bread paneer cucumber and dill toast recipe is healthy and fast to make for your kids. 

Paneer, Cucumber and Dill Toast

Chola Dal Dhokla recipe is loaded with greens like spinach, methi and dill and used chola dal. This is a healthy breakfast dhokla to have. 

The combination of rice and urad dal in the batter makes the Dill Dosa recipe a good source of vegetarian protein. Dill adds some iron to the equation, helping you improve haemoglobin levels too for having a dosa for breakfast.

Dill Dosa

Dill leaves used in Indian Dals, Kadhis

Dill leaves add a great flavour to Dal and kadhis. Try our zero oil suva masoor dal reicpe where the unique combination of dill with masoor dal gives this recipe a distinct flavour, which is boosted by the addition of garlic, green chillies, onions and a tempering of cumin seeds. The earthy taste of masoor dal together with sweet-tasting suva makes this a real delicacy.

Suva Masoor Dal, Zero Oil Healthy Dal

Suva Moong Dal recipe is a tasty and healthy treat, with the pleasant taste of cooked moong dal and the herby taste of dill, perked up with a simple tempering of cumin and onions. Dill being alkaline in nature, this dal is a "go for it" dish for those who complain about acidity. Onions too are very effective against acidity, and this satiating dal is only mildly spiced, so you can enjoy it comfortably without harming your tummy.

Suva Moong Dal

Suva Bhaji, Shepu used in Salads

Suva bhaji lends a lovely taste to salads. My favourite tossed salad with no cooking made very easily is bean sprouts and suva tossed salad. Suva, tomatoes and bean sprouts combine beautifully with salt and lemon juice in this tangy, crunchy salad.

Bean Sprouts and Suva Tossed Salad

Sweet beetroot and perky dill are a wonderful combination in beetroot and dill salad recipe, both by virtue of their contrasting colours and their complementary flavours. With a simple yet tasteful dressing of mustard and olive oil, this combo transforms into an aesthetic beetroot and dill salad.

Dill leaves used in Indian Roti

Yes, dill leaves made a great addition to rotis. Mouth-wateringly tasty Suva buckwheat rotis flavoured with aromatic dill leaves, this recipe is a delightful treat for your palate and your stomach. Made with alkaline flours like buckwheat and jowar, these rotis are spiced mildly with common ingredients like green chilli paste and a dash of pepper.

Suva Buckwheat Roti

Dill leaves used in Indian Dips

Opt for this low-fat, high-calcium dip to accompany your snacks, to make the most of the nutrients while being nice to your waistline! The Suva Paneer Dip recipe is also easy and healthy quick snack to prepare. Curd and paneer are mixed well and dill leaves are added for a nice herby flavour. This aromatic dip tastes splendid with carrots or whole wheat breadsticks.

Suva Paneer Dip (Calcium Rich Recipe)

We have a dill dip made with hung curds. The inherent richness of curds and cream is perfectly complemented by the distinctive flavour of dill leaves. A dash of pepper, green chillies and lemon juice complete the magical experience of this dip!

Benefits of Dill Leaves

Dill Leaves ( Suva bhaji, Shepu) : Our body needs to build white blood cells (WBC) to strengthen our immune system. Dill leaves with its loads of vitamin C helps us achieve this goal. Dill leaves are rich in antioxidants Vitamin A and Vitamin C which  prevent or stop cell damage in your body and thus lowers the risk of chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart disease. See detailed benefits of dill leaves. 

Enjoy our  dill leaves recipes | Indian Suva Bhaji, Shepu recipes below.