Tahini Dip
by Tarla Dalal
An inseparable part of Lebanese cuisine, tahini basically means a paste of roasted sesame seeds. The paste is widely used to make salad dressings, dips and sauces. In the given recipe it is combined with curds which results in a unique bitter-sour dip.
Tahini Dip recipe - How to make Tahini Dip
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 1 cup
1 cup thick fresh curds (dahi) , whisked
For The Tahini Paste
2 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic (lehsun)
salt to taste
For Serving
herbed pita strips
lavash
Method
For the tahini paste
How to proceed
For the tahini paste
- For the tahini paste
- Roast the sesame seeds in a non-stick tava (griddle) on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Allow it to cool completely, transfer into a bowl and add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and salt.
- Blend in a mixer to a smooth paste. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Combine the curds and the prepared tahini paste in a deep bowl and mix well using a whisk.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve chilled with herbed pita strips and lavash.
Tahini Dip Video by Tarla Dalal
Nutrient values per tbsp
| Energy | 46 cal |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 3.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 2.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 43 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.4 mg |
| Folic Acid | 3 mcg |
| Calcium | 46.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 8.3 mg |
| Phosphorus | 27 mg |
| Sodium | 2.9 mg |
| Potassium | 28.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
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Can we use any other oil instead of olive oil?
Wow-- loved it -- very well explained. Exactly d labanese taste. Thank u so much.
Awesome healthy dip and taste of curds with sesame seeds is fab.
it turns out really well i simply loved it...
I loved the tahini dip! Its so fresh and goes well with a lot of finger foods!