Yoghurt dip with sesame seeds, pepitas, cumin, caraway and mint
Yoghurt dip with sesame seeds, pepitas, cumin, caraway and mint recipe - Spoon yoghurt into a muslin-lined sieve over a bowl, cover and refrigerate until whey drains and yoghurt thickens slightly (1-2 hours). Stir in garlic and season to taste.
- 10 mins preparation plus draining
- Serves 8 - 10
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Ingredients
- 1 kg Greek-style yoghurt
- 1 small garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp caraway seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp pepitas
- 50 gm roasted coarsely chopped hazelnuts
- ½ cup (loosely packed) mint leaves, torn
- Extra-virgin olive oil, to serve
Method
Main
- 1Spoon yoghurt into a muslin-lined sieve over a bowl, cover and refrigerate until whey drains and yoghurt thickens slightly (1-2 hours). Stir in garlic and season to taste.
- 2Dry-roast spices in a small frying pan, stirring occasionally, until toasted (10-20 seconds). Set aside. Add sesame seeds and pepitas to pan and dry-roast, stirring occasionally, until golden and toasted (30-50 seconds). Leave to cool.
- 3Serve yoghurt dip topped with hazelnuts, seeds, spices and mint and drizzled with oil.
Notes
Drink suggestion by Rosie Meehan