Creamy cilantro dip is one of the most flavorful dipping sauces for any appetizer or snack. This vegetarian sauce is made with yogurt or curd base, cilantro leaves, chilies, and other spices that make it drool-worthy.
Cilantro Dip (Sauce)
This cilantro dip or sauce is an excellent vegetarian condiment I have made so far. It's spicy, along with other flavors. You can make this cilantro sauce by substituting the yogurt or curd with dairy-free options.
You can also add a bit of mayo for a smooth texture, but honestly, the Greek yogurt works magic in giving the dish the perfect texture and flavor.
This creamy cilantro sauce goes well with any appetizer, especially the kababs or tikkas, which taste heavenly combined with this creamy cilantro dip and sauce.
A perfect combination of flavor and texture. In this dipping sauce, yogurt balances the spiciness beautifully, giving a flavorful dipping sauce.
How to make creamy cilantro sauce?
This is an easy recipe that is prepared in less than 10 minutes. Just blend all ingredients in a blender and this yummy dip or dipping sauce is ready in no time literally.
Ingredients
Greek yogurt - thick curd/ yogurt - ½ cup
Cilantro leaves - 2 cups roughly chopped
Onion - 1 small (this is optional and you can skip this)
Garlic - 8 - 10 large garlic cloves
Green chilies - 3 - 4, depending on the spiciness you prefer.
Salt- to taste
Ground Cumin - ½ tsp or cumin seeds 1 tsp
Chat masala - ½ tsp
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a blender jar or food processor. Blend to a smooth mixture. Add 2 - 3 tbsp water if necessary while blending the ingredients together. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
Quick and yummy cilantro sauce is ready in minutes.
Serving Ideas
Serve this creamy cilantro as a dip or spread. You can also use it as a spicy salad dressing. This sauce has dairy yogurt, so it is not vegan.
Serve it with any of these Indian appetizers. This sauce goes really well with fritters, such as cabbage fritters, onion fritters, and spinach fritters.
Pair it up with falafel or drizzle some over the falafel salad bowl. It will surely elevate the flavor of the whole dish.
Serve it with paneer tikka, mushroom tikka, Bombay potatoes, etc. If your diet allows, you can pair it with other tandoori and grilled meat items.
Spread the sauce on slices of bread and stuff with the desired stuffing. This makes amazingly tasty sandwiches and grills. Try it with cheesy potato sandwiches, Chili cheese sandwiches, Mumbai masala sandwiches, etc.
Creamy Cilantro Dip & Sauce
Creamy Cilantro Sauce
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups cilantro leaves chopped roughly
- 1 small onion roughly diced
- 3 - 4 green chillies or jalapeno deseeded
- 10 - 12 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp chat masala
- ½ tsp salt/ black salt or as taste
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender jar or food processor.
- Add 2 - 3 tbsp water to it and blend it to a smooth and fine paste.
- Store in refrigerator for future use.
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