Tahini Yogurt Dip

Ingredients

• 1/2 cupHung curd (thick yoghurt)
• to tasteSalt
• 2 tbspSesame seeds, lightly roasted
• 1/4 tspMint leaves, chopped
• 1 tbspLemon juice
• 2 tbspOlive oil
• 1 tbspGarlic, finely chopped
• 1 tspGinger, finely chopped
• 1/4 cupCoriander leaves, chopped
• 2Green chillies, finely chopped
• 1 tspBlack pepper
• 1 tbspDill leaves, chopped (optional)

Method

1. 1

   In a small blender, blitz sesame seeds, mint, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and ginger into a coarse paste — your tahini-style base.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk the hung curd smooth. Fold in the paste.

3. 3

   Stir in chopped coriander, green chilli, black pepper, dill and salt to taste.

4. 4

   Chill 20 minutes for flavours to meld. Serve with pita, falafel or grilled vegetables.