This hung curd dip is a perfect recipe if you are looking for something that is both delicious and healthy. This hung curd dip is delicious and refreshing. It’s great for snacking or to serve with chips or veggies you like. (step-by-step)
About Hung Curd Dip Recipe:
Hung curd also known as greek yogurt or hung yogurt is a plain regular yogurt that has been strained to remove the whey.
If you have made homemade yogurt or curd before, you can easily turn it into hung curd dip.
Hung curd dip plays an important role in many Indian and Middle Eastern dishes. It is often used to make tasty dips, flavorful marinades, and even to make delicious desserts like Mango Shrikhand.
This protein-rich dairy product is a healthy alternative to cream cheese or sour cream in many recipes.
You can make hung curd easily at home. Making this recipe at home allows you to control the ingredients and avoid any additives or preservatives that you generally find in store-bought hung curd dip.
You can check out my Hung Curd Recipe here.
You can even check out the recipe for Homemade Curd. Homemade curd works best for this recipe.
This homemade hung curd dip is not only fresh and delicious, but it also has many health benefits such as,
High in Protein: Hung curd contains more protein per serving than regular yogurt.
Good for Digestion: The live and active cultures in hung curd promote a healthy gut and aid in digestion.
Low in Calories: The hung curd is low in calories, making it a great choice for weight loss.
Rich in Nutrients: Hung curd is a good source of calcium, vitamin B12, and other essential nutrients.
Versatile: Hung curd can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, making it a versatile ingredient in the kitchen.
Serving Suggestion for Hung Curd:
This hung curd dip goes well with pita bread and crunchy vegetable sticks, or you can even use it as a spread on sandwiches, wraps, or rolls. It’s also a tasty addition to Indian snacks like samosas and pakoras.
So basically you can say no to store-bought mayonnaise now and make your healthy spread at home.
Storage Suggestion:
However, it is best to consume hung curd fresh for maximum flavor and freshness.
But in case there are any leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Pro Tips:
- First of all, use good quality hung curd, for the best results, I use homemade hung curd made with homemade curd.
- You can adjust the seasoning as per your taste preferences.
- If you want the dip to taste a bit more sour, you can add a little extra lime juice.
- If you are someone who loves spicy food then you can increase the amount of chili flakes or you can also add some finely chopped green chilies to hung curd.
- You can also add some finely chopped coriander leaves for some extra flavor.
Why You Should Make This Recipe:
There are many good reasons why you should try making this healthy hung curd dip at home,
This recipe for Hung curd dip is super easy to make
For this recipe, you only need a few basic things that you probably already have at home.
This spiced hung curd dip is a good choice. It is better than creamy dips. Hung curd has lots of protein. It also has good bacteria. These are helpful for your body.
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Basic Ingredients Used to Make this Recipe:
Hung Curd: Hung curd also known as Greek yogurt is the star ingredient that has a thick, creamy texture and a slightly tangy flavor. Use good quality of hung curd.
Garlic: If you want the hung curd dip to have more flavor, adding garlic is a good choice. Garlic gives the dip a nice taste and smell.
Sugar: Sugar Balances out the tanginess of the hung curd and lime juice.
Lime Juice: The lime juice makes the dip taste fresh and a little bit sour or tangy. It also helps balance out all the other flavors.
Oregano: The addition of oregano brings a nice flavor and aroma to the dip. You can skip if you don’t have one.
Chili Flakes: For a little spicy dip add little chilli flakes.
Salt: The recipe is incomplete without salt, so yes, make sure to add.
Hung Curd Dip
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Hung Curd
- One Clove Of Garlic Minced
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- Juice Of Half A Lime
- Oregano
- Chilli Flakes
- Salt
Instructions
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Put the hung curd in a large mixing bowl and whisk it until smooth.
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Now, add garlic, sugar, lemon juice, oregano, chilli flakes and salt. Mix well.
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Taste it once and balance the seasoning as per your taste.
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So the easy hung curd dip is ready to be served.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions About this Recipe:
Can we use regular curd instead of hung curd?
Though you can use regular yogurt, but the consistency won’t be as thick and creamy as you get when you make it with hung curd. If using regular yogurt, you may need to strain it to achieve a thicker texture.
Can I make this dip in advance?
Yes, you can make this dip a day or two in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Also it is advisable to adjust the seasoning just before serving to get the maximum flavor.
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