Veg Cream Cheese Dip by Tarla Dalal

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Plain yogurt provides similar tanginess with fewer calories.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: Greek yogurt

Avocado adds creaminess with healthy fats.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini provides a similar crunch with fewer calories.

Blend 2 cups of freshly grated paneer and 1 cup of grated carrots in a mixer to a smooth paste.

Add the paneer paste to a mixing bowl.

In the bowl, add 1 cup of grated radish and 1 cup of chopped celery.

Sprinkle in chili flakes and salt to taste.

Mix all the ingredients well until combined.

Serve the dip chilled, garnished with extra chili flakes, grated carrots, and celery.

Cooking Techniques

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