A little indulgence, a little intrigue, and a combination of flavours that is every bit as delicious as it sounds!
My Whipped Feta Dip with Spiced Cashews brings together the luscious creaminess of feta with the wonderful nuttiness of golden roasted cashews, made all the more flavourful with fragrant curry leaves and dried red chillies.
The cashews lend an aromatic, gently spiced finish to the silky feta, creating a lovely contrast that makes this appetizer enjoyable.
Pair it with crackers, lavash or toasted sourdough for a delicious beginning to a meal, or simply as something lovely to share over an evening with friends.
| Course | Appetizer | |
| Servings | 6 – 8 persons | |
| Preparation Time | 10 minutes | |
| Cook Time | 5 minutes | |
Ingredients for the Whipped Feta Dip with Spiced Cashews(1 cup=200 ml, 1 tbsp=15 ml)
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| 200 g | Feta cheese | |
| ½ cup | Greek yogurt | |
| 2 to 3 cloves | Garlic | |
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| ½ cup | Cashews | |
| 8 – 10 | Curry leaves | |
| 2 whole | Dried red chillies | |
| Salt | To taste | |
| Red chili powder | To taste | |
| 1 tsp | Oil | |
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| Crackers | ||
| Lavash | ||
| Toasted sourdough | ||
Instructions for the Whipped Feta Dip with Spiced Cashews |
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| 1. | Make the whipped feta: Add the feta, Greek yogurt and garlic to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. | |
| 2. | Chill: Transfer the whipped feta to a bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour. | |
| 3. | Prepare the spiced cashews: Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the cashews, curry leaves and dried red chillies. Fry until the cashews are golden and crisp. | |
| 4. | Season: Remove from the heat and toss with salt and red chilli powder. | |
| 5. | Assemble: Spoon or pipe the chilled whipped feta onto a serving platter. Top generously with the warm, spiced cashews. | |
| 5. | Serve: Serve immediately with crackers, lavash or toasted sourdough. | |
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