YOGHURT DELIGHT LOW CAL DIP

Ingredients:

• 1 and a half cup low fat yoghurt or green yoghurt
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chopped garlic
• 3-4 sliced jalapenos
• 2 -3 tbsp grated carrots
• 2 tbsp chopped celery
• 2-3 tbsp grated cucumber
• 2 tsp roasted white sesame seeds
• 2 tsp lime juice
• 8-10 mint leaves
• 2 tsp almond powder
• 2 tsp honey
• 2-3 dates chopped finely
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3-4 green olives
• 3-4 black olives
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes for garnish

Method:

1. Assemble all the ingredients for the dip.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat up the yoghurt until smooth and light in texture.
3. Add in the seasoning and herbs and mix well.
4. Then add in the veggies and dates, almond powder, honey and give it a nice mix.
5. Allow the dip to chill for couple of hours before serving.
6. This dip goes well with cuts of raw vegetables, with a nice grilled paneer tikka, marinated grilled baby corn, skewered mushrooms, roast chicken and grilled sausages.

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