These 20 easy to make dips are a must try and are highly recommended for the next time you need to dunk chips and bread into a dip to add more flavour and fun to the eatables.
1.Cucumber Yogurt Dip
This dip is a perfect choice during summers. You will need: grated cucumber, a bowl of hung curd, 4 cloves of garlic (grated), one tablespoon olive oil, mint and dill leaves. Add little bit of salt to the cucumber, toss and keep aside. In a bowl mix garlic, oil, curd, dill and mint leaves. Add the cucumber to the bowl after draining the water. Mix the ingredients to a smooth consistency.
2.Cumin and Cream Dip
This dip requires: half a cup of mayonnaise, half a cup of heavy cream, one teaspoon chili sauce, one quarter teaspoon cumin powder, one teaspoon lemon juice. In a bowl, mix the cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce, cumin, and lemon juice. Refrigerate dip until ready to serve. This dip can be garnished with coriander leaves.
3.Salsa Dip
A popular choice for dips is the salsa, originating from Mexico. The dip requires: 3 medium sized tomatoes (diced), ½ medium sized onion (chopped), 1 chili (chopped), 1 garlic clove (grated), and coriander leaves. Cook the tomatoes, onion and chili in a pan. Blend the cooked vegetables with garlic and coriander in a blender slightly until a bulky consistency is reached. Add salt to taste.
4.Beetroot Yogurt Dip
This dip is very refreshing and healthy. The dip requires: 3 beetroots (boiled), 1 ½ cup hung curd, 2 teaspoons vinegar, one teaspoon olive oil and mint leaves. Grate the beetroot and mix with curd, oil, vinegar and mint leaves. Add salt to taste and refrigerate till served. This dip can be garnished with mint leaves.
5.Spinach Garlic Yogurt Dip
This dip requires: one bowl of spinach leaves (coarsely chopped), 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 garlic clove finely grated, 1½ cup hung curd. In a pan toss the spinach with 1 tablespoon oil. Remove from the heat and let it cool. In a bowl mix the spinach, garlic, oil, and yogurt. Add salt to taste.
6.Lemon Cream Dip
This dip is a very simple preparation. It requires: 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons olive oil and dill leaves. Take out a clean bowl and mix all the ingredients together. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7.Onion Dip
This dip requires: 2 medium onions (chopped), 2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 chilies (chopped), and 1½ cup hung curd. Take a pan and add the olive oil and onions. Stir the onions till golden-brown. Remove the pan from the heat. Mix the onions, curd and chilies in a bowl. Add salt to taste. This dip goes very well with potato chips.
8.Broccoli Dip
This dip requires: 1 cup broccoli, 1 cup cottage cheese, and salt to taste. Boil the broccoli in a utensil. Remove the utensil from the heat and let it cool. In a food processor puree the broccoli, cottage cheese. Add salt and refrigerate.
9.Garlic Coriander Dip
This dip requires: 2 cups hung curd, 3 cloves garlic (grated), walnut (chopped) and coriander leaves. In a bowl mix garlic, yogurt and coriander. Add salt to taste. This dip can be garnished with walnuts.
10.Garlic and Cheese Dip
This one is for the cheese-lovers. This dip requires: 2 cubes of Amul cheese (grated), 1 cup hung curd, and 2 cloves garlic (grated). In a bowl mix the cheese, yogurt and garlic till they are all mixed together. Add salt to taste. This dip can be garnished with coriander leaves.
11.Hummus
The desired dip to have pita bread with is very simple to make and a must try. This dip recipe requires: 1 cup chickpeas, 1 garlic clove (grated), 7 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 teaspoon cumin powder. Add all the ingredients in a processor with 6 tablespoons of oil and puree. Add a few tablespoons of water till the consistency is reached. Add salt to taste. Add one tablespoon oil when served.
12.Jalapeno Dip
This recipe goes well with nacho chips. It requires: 9 Jalapeno peppers, 2 cheese slices, half a cup of milk, ½ teaspoon corn flour and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Blend the Jalapeno peppers in a blender. In a pan add the olive oil, milk, cheese and stir till they blend. Add corn flour and stir the mixture. As the mixture thickens, stir in the jalapeno. Add salt to taste.
13.Chilli Dip
This dip recipe requires: 8 chilies (chopped), 2 tomatoes (diced), and ½ cup heavy cream. In a blender blend the chilies, then blend the tomatoes. Mix the heavy cream with the chilies and tomatoes. Add salt to taste.
14.Olive Dip
This dip recipe requires: 1 cup chopped olives, 1 cup heavy cream, ¼ cup chopped onion, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ cup hung curd and ½ teaspoon chili flakes. In a bowl mix olives, onion, pepper, yogurt, chili flakes and heavy cream. Add salt to taste and refrigerate till use. This dip will go well with both nachos and chips.
15.Rosemary Garlic Dip
This dip recipe requires: 10 cloves garlic (grated), 1½ cup mayonnaise, and ½ teaspoon rosemary. In a bowl mix the mayonnaise, rosemary and garlic together. Add salt and pepper to taste.
16.Bell Pepper and Garlic Dip
This dip recipe requires: 1 red bell pepper (finely chopped), 5 garlic cloves (grated), 1 cup heavy cream and ½ teaspoon chili flakes. In a blender, blend the bell pepper and garlic. Add the cream and chili flakes to the mixture and mix till blended. Add salt to taste.
17.Honey Mustard Dip
This dip recipe requires: 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons mustard and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Mix the mayonnaise, honey, mustard and lemon juice in a bowl. Add salt to taste.
18.Thai Dip
The perfect dip for momos and spring rolls. You will need: 3 chilies (chopped), 4 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 clove garlic (grated), 2/3 cup warm water, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 2½ tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon sugar. In a bowl mix all the ingredients together. Add salt to taste. This dip can be garnished with chili flakes, coriander or grated carrots.
19.Fenugreek and Yogurt Dip
This recipe requires: 1 cup hung curd, 1 cup chopped fenugreek leaves (blended), ½ tablespoon lemon juice, ½ tablespoon olive oil and a teaspoon of fenugreek powder. Take a clean bowl and mix all the ingredients in it along with salt to taste. Refrigerate till served.
20.Coriander Dip
You will need: ½ cup hung curd, 1 cup of coriander leaves, 3 cloves garlic (grated), 2 teaspoons lemon juice and salt and ginger to taste. In a blender blend all the above ingredients. Garnish the dip with coriander.
