Cucumber Carrot Sticks With Mint Yogurt Dip

Name: Cucumber Carrot Sticks With Mint Yogurt Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 2 pcs cucumber (medium, cut into 3-inch sticks); 2 pcs carrot (medium, peeled and cut into 3-inch sticks); 1 cup yogurt (thick, plain, chilled); 0.25 cup mint (fresh leaves, tightly packed); 2 tbsp coriander leaves (roughly chopped); 1 pcs green chili (small, deseeded and roughly chopped); 1 inch ginger (peeled and roughly chopped); 1 pinch cumin powder; 1 pinch black salt; 1 pinch salt; 2 tsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

RATING

4.4/5(28)

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Crisp, cool cucumber and sweet carrot sticks paired with a creamy, herby mint yogurt dip. This light and refreshing snack comes together in 15 minutes with just a few simple ingredients and is perfect for a healthy midday munch or as a bright side on any meal.

PREP

15m

COOK

SERVES

1 CUP

79 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 5 STEPS

prep
Prep the fresh ingredients for the dip.
1.Wash the mint leaves and pick them from the stems.
2.Roughly chop the green chili and ginger.
3.Add the yogurt, mint, coriander leaves, green chili, ginger, cumin powder, black salt, salt, and lemon juice to the blender jar.
mix · ~1 min
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Blitz all the dip ingredients together in the blender until you get a smooth, vibrant green sauce. Scrape down the sides as needed.
TIPFor a thinner consistency, add a teaspoon of cold water at a time while blending.
rest · ~10 min
Chill the dip for 10 minutes.
Transfer the mint yogurt dip to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
prep
Cut the vegetables into sticks.
1.Wash and peel the carrots. Trim the ends from the cucumbers.
2.Cut both the cucumbers and carrots into uniform batons, approximately 3 inches long and 0.5 inch thick.
TIPKeep the cucumber seeds for a softer bite, or scoop them out with a spoon to keep the sticks extra crunchy and dry.
assemble
Arrange on a serving platter.
Arrange the cucumber and carrot sticks upright in a glass or fanned out on a plate alongside the chilled bowl of mint yogurt dip.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Scoop out cucumber seeds with a spoon before cutting sticks for extra crunch and to prevent the dip from getting watery.
2
Use thick Greek-style or hung yogurt for a creamy dip that clings well to the vegetable sticks.
3
Chill the dip for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the mint and spice flavors meld together.
4
Cut carrot and cucumber sticks into uniform ½-inch batons so they look neat and are easy to dip.
5
For a make-ahead snack, store the vegetable sticks in cold water in the fridge to keep them crisp for up to a day.
6
Toast a pinch of cumin seeds and crush them instead of using pre-ground cumin for a warmer, more aromatic flavor.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

high protein

High-protein

Swap the yogurt for thick, plain Greek yogurt or skyr to boost the protein content, making this snack more satiating for post-workout refueling.

low oil / oil free

Low-oil / oil-free

This recipe is naturally oil-free, but for an even lighter dip, use low-fat yogurt and skip any optional drizzle of olive oil — the mint and lemon still provide plenty of freshness.

vegan

Vegan

Use a thick, unsweetened plant-based yogurt (coconut or soy-based works best), and keep the rest of the ingredients the same for a fully vegan version.

spicy