Hung curd is a versatile ingredient and can be used to make a number of dishes. It is low in fat and rich in calcium. It is a healthier option to mayonnaise and cheese dips.
Ingredients:
- Curd: 1 cup
- Cucumber: 1 inch piece, finely chopped
- Tomatoes: ¼, deseeded and finely chopped
- Capsicum: 1 small piece, finely chopped
- Onion: ¼, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Oregano or fresh/dried basil
Method:
- First take the curd and hang it in a fine sieve(jaali) or muslin cloth for 4-5 hours so that all the water drains out and a thick paste of curd is left behind.
- Transfer into a bowl.
- Add all the above finely chopped vegetables in it.
- Season with salt, black pepper and oregano.
- Mix well to turn into a thick paste and serve.
DCN TIP
- The hung curd alongwith the seasoning but without the chopped vegetables can be used as a dressing for salads and easily replicates readymade dressings sans any preservatives.
- Ensure that the curd is well drained out and has a pasty consistency. At times, you may need to hang it longer.
- To make sure that the curd does not go sour in the summer season, you may keep the sieve/muslin cloth inside the refrigerator, for the curd to drain.
