Name: Dahi Ki Chutney (or Indian Yogurt dip)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt (or homemade yogurt); 1/2 cup Red Onion (chopped); 1/4 cup water; 1 Green chilis (or Thai green chili or Jalapeño); 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped); 1/2 inch Fresh Ginger (chopped or grated or 1 tsp Ginger paste. (optional)); 1/2 tsp Black pepper; Salt to taste

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Dahi ki Chutney (or Indian Yogurt dip) is a Hyderabadi (a type of food frequented in Hyderabad, a metropolis in South India) dip/ side/ accompaniment for Biryanis (flavored Basmati rice with marinated vegetables or meats), parathas (Indian flat bread) or steamed rice.

Chutney and Indian cuisine

Chutney and pickles (or as it’s called in Hindi: ‘achar’) are an integral part of Indian cuisine. Every region & part of India has its own recipe for a chutney or ‘achar’. A traditional Indian meal isn’t complete without a couple of chutney and pickles 🙂 For sure, they enhance the taste of a meal!

Other Chutney Recipes that you may like: Ginger Chutney, Peanut Tamarind Chutney, Tomato Chutney

Now what is ‘Dahi ki Chutney’

Yogurt, has for ages been a staple in Indian diet, primarily for its digestive and probiotic properties. The cooling effect of lactose helps soothe after eating a rich & spicy meal.

‘Dahi ki Chutney’ or Hyderabadi Yogurt dip is basically whisked homemade yogurt or plain yogurt mixed with chopped onions, green chilis, cilantro, salt & pepper.

This simple recipe is a popular side dish with the famous Hyderabadi Biryani It also goes well stuffed Parathas (or flatbread) like Aloo Paratha, Methi Paratha, Spinach Paratha, Avocado Paratha, etc.

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