Spiced Yogurt & Mint Dip

Name: Spiced Yogurt & Mint Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 1.5 cup yogurt (thick, chilled, whisked); 0.5 cup mint leaves (fresh, tightly packed, finely chopped); 0.5 tsp cumin powder (roasted); 1 pinch black salt; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch sugar; 1 pinch black pepper (freshly ground)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A cool, creamy yogurt dip bursting with fresh mint and a gentle hum of roasted cumin. Whisked until silky smooth, it's the perfect refreshing partner to spicy kebabs, grilled meats, or crispy fritters. Comes together in under 10 minutes with no cooking needed.

PREP

10m

COOK

SERVES

1 KATORI

61 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 4 servings

1.5 cupyogurt · thick, chilled, whisked½ cupmint leaves · fresh, tightly packed, finely chopped½ tspcumin powder · roasted1 pinchblack salt1 pinchsalt1 pinchsugar1 pinchblack pepper · freshly ground

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

CALORIES · 1 KATORI

Protein5g · 33%

Carbs7g · 46%

Fat2g · 30%

Fiber0g

Sugar7g

Saturated fat1g

Cholesterol6mg

Sodium138mg

Potassium238mg

Phosphorus136mg

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METHOD · 4 STEPS

prep · ~1 min
Whisk the yogurt until smooth.
Place the yogurt in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk briskly for about a minute until it turns completely smooth and creamy with no lumps.
mix · ~1 min
Blend in the fresh mint and spices.
1.Add the finely chopped mint leaves to the whisked yogurt.
2.Sprinkle in the roasted cumin powder, black salt, salt, sugar, and freshly ground black pepper.
3.Stir well until the mint is evenly distributed and the spices are fully incorporated.
rest · ~30 min
Chill to marry the flavors.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This resting time allows the mint's freshness to infuse the yogurt and the cumin to bloom.
TIPMake this dip ahead of time — the flavor only deepens as it sits. Prep it in the morning for the evening meal.
garnish · ~1 min
Garnish and serve chilled.
Give the dip a quick stir. Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle the reserved pinch of roasted cumin powder on top, and dot with whole mint leaves.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

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

1
Use thick Greek-style or hung yogurt to prevent a watery dip.
2
Toast cumin seeds yourself and grind fresh for the most aromatic flavor.
3
Finely chop mint leaves — large pieces can be bitter and unpleasantly chewy.
4
Chill the dip at least 30 minutes so the mint infuses into the yogurt.
5
Add a tiny pinch of sugar to balance the tanginess without making it sweet.
6
Make this a day ahead; the flavors meld and deepen overnight in the fridge.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

vegan

Vegan

Swap dairy yogurt with a thick, unsweetened plant-based yogurt (coconut or soy). Ensure the plant yogurt is plain and has a strained consistency so the dip doesn't turn runny.

high protein

High-protein

Use Greek yogurt or skyr instead of regular yogurt — you'll get a thicker, creamier dip with nearly double the protein per serving.

spicy kick

Spicy kick

Add 1 finely minced green chilli (Indian variety or serrano) along with the mint. This gives a fresh heat that cuts through the creamy yogurt beautifully.

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