2 Minute Cheese Yogurt Dip

A quick yogurt and cheese dip happened in my kitchen. How quick you ask, well I will say 2 minutes. Thanks to Primula Cheese tubes I prepared this dip in just 2 minutes. I love the idea of cheese in tubes-so easy to use. I have already tried Primula Cheese before and I was hooked even then. Previously I have made Cheese Biscuits using Primula Cheese.

This time they sent for me Light Cheese. Cheeses are a great way to add calcium, folic acid and protein in your diet but not to forget cheese are full of fat (calories) as well. That’s where Primula Cheese makes life better, as it is delightfully cheesy with 40% less fat.

Next time if you are carving for some good cheese, but the high calories are stopping you; then, think about Primula Light Cheese. Spread over a toasted bread, swirl on salted crackers, top it up on salad or squeeze a bit on pasta-the ideas are endless.  To expand it a bit, create this super quick 2 Minute Cheese Yogurt Dip.

This dip is spiked with green chillies and red chilli flakes. It is flavoured with oregano and basil. You can serve this dip with almost anything. Think kebabs, patties, chips, potato wedges, and sandwiches. Wrap it up in tortilla or pita with salad.

Ingredients:

5 tablespoons yogurt

2 tablespoons cheese (Primula Light Cheese)

1 green chilli, finely chopped

Red chilli flakes to taste

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

Pinch of dried basil

Salt to taste

Method:

In a bowl, whisk yogurt and cheese properly. The mix should be creamy without any lumps.

Mix all the remaining ingredients and serve.

Disclaimer: I was not paid or told to write positive review. The post is based on my experience and is unbiased. Thanking Primula Cheese and OPR  for sending cheese  for review.

"PULAO OR BIRYANI"

Having a party at home and not sure what to cook? And you are also tired of making chapatti and parathas? If answer to both the question is Yes....Then try making rice with a twist. Pulao and Biryani is easy and exotic dish that everyone will love. 

Ingredients:

• 2 cup Basmati rice
• 3 tbsps vegetable/ canola/ sunflower cooking oil
• 1 large onion chopped fine
• 2 tsp ginger garlic  paste
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder (see link below for recipe to make your own)
• 2 tomatoes chopped fine
• 2 cups chopped mixed vegetables of your choice - I use beans, peas, carrots, corn (even frozen mixed veg works well))
• Salt to taste
• 4 cups warm water
• 3 tbsps coriander leaves
• 1 tbsp oregano

Preparation:

• Take rice and add water to wash. Pour out water. Add more water and wash again and again till water is clear. Drain off all water and keep the aside.
• Heat the cooking oil in a deep pan on medium heat. Add the onions and fry till soft.
• Add the ginger and garlic pastes and fry for 1 minute.
• Now add all the spice powders and mix well. Cook the masala (onion-ginger-garlic-spice mix) till the oil begins to separate from it. You may need to sprinkle a little water over the masala as it cooks, to keep it away from burning. Stir frequently while browning masala.
• When the masala is cooked, add the tomato to it and cook till pulpy.
• Add the rice and the mixed veggies to the masala, add salt to taste and pour in the warm water. Stir well. Cook till the water comes to a boil. Stir and monitor the cooking till most of the water dries up and the rice begins to develop on its surface. Turn the heat down to low/ simmer and cover the pan. Cook till done. You will know the rice is done when you press a grain between your thumb and index finger and it squishes completely.
• Turn the heat off now as some cooking will continue to take place even after you do that. Let the dish rest on the stove (turned off) for 5 minutes.
• Add chopped fresh coriander leaves and oregano.

Have this hot with raiata or chutney.!

"STUFFED MIRCH"

Stuffed mirch is my mom's recipe. Its very simple to make. One can use this as side or even main course dish. If you are bored of serving same old chutney and pickles then do give this recipe a try. So lets begin!. 

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Ingredients:

• Fat or big mirch (Green chilies)- 7-8
• Salt to taste
• Red chili powder- 1 tsp
• Potatoes-Medium size boiled and mashed
• Turmeric Powder- half tsp
• Grated Cheese to garnish

Steps:

1. Wash and wipe the green chilies.
2. Cut them in two pieces vertically.
3. In a separate bowl mix together mashed potatoes, turmeric powder,salt and red chili powder.
4. Now stuff the above mixture in the chilies.
5. Lastly lay over it grated cheese.
6. Finally grill it in the oven for 10 minutes or till cheese is completely melted.

So bid goodbye to old chutney and pickles and  enjoy stuffed chilies!!