Tahini Dip recipe (ताहीनी डीप)

by Arpit, Published: February 13, 2014

Lebanese cuisine is incomplete without this roasted sesame seed paste, which is used to make salad dressings, dips and sauces. Here it is combined with curds to create a unique bitter-sour product.

Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 6 mins

Yield: Makes 1 cup

Ingredients:
1 cup hung curd , whisked (बंधा हुआ दहीं)
2 tbsp sesame seeds (तील)
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice (नीम्बु का रस)
2 tbsp olive oil (तेल)
3 clove garlic (लेहसुन)
salt , to taste (नमक)

Method :

1. Roast the sesame seeds in a non-stick tava (griddle) on a medium flame for a few seconds, stirring continously.
2. Allow it to cool completely and transfer to a bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and salt.
3. Blend in a mixer to a smooth paste. Keep aside.