As the festive season rolls in, itβs time to bring a burst of global flavour to your table and this ππ«πππ€-πππ²π₯π ππ’π«π¨π€πππππ«π’ (ππ¨ππ¬πππ πππ πππ©π©ππ« & π πππ ππ’π©) does just that.
Creamy, smoky, and lightly spiced, this dip blends the richness of feta with the sweetness of roasted peppers creating a balance thatβs both indulgent and refreshing. A Greek classic that feels just right for the Indian festive table.
Perfect for house parties, get-togethers, or that first round of appetisers before the main spread itβs a dish that disappears faster than you can refill it.
Vibrant, versatile, and full of Mediterranean charm Tirokafteri is your invitation to dip, share, and celebrate.
| Course | Appetizer |
| Servings | 4 persons |
| Preparation Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 5 minutes (roasting) |
Ingredients for the for the Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip(1 cup=200 ml, 1 tbsp=15 ml) |
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| 200 gms | Block of feta cheese |
| 2 Nos | Red peppers (roasted, skin removed and deseeded) |
| 1 tbsp | Red chili flakes |
| OR | OR |
| 1 β 2 | Fresh red chilies (seeds removed) |
| 2 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 2 β 3 | Cloves of garlic |
| Salt to taste | |
| 1 tbsp | Lemon Juice |
Ingredients for Garnish and Serving |
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| 1 tbsp | Feta cheese, crumbled |
| 1 tbsp | Fresh parsley leaves |
| 1 tbsp | Red pepper flakes |
| Olive oil to drizzle | |
| Pita chips to serve | |
Instructions for the Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip |
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| 1. | In a blender, blend the roasted the red peppers, feta cheese, chili flakes, olive oil and garlic until smooth, and creamy. |
| 2. | Taste and add salt. (Normally feta is high in salt, so please add salt only if required). |
| 3. | Chill the dip in the refrigerator. Just before serving, garnish with crumbled feta, red chili flakes, olive oil. serve with toasted pita chips. |
Note:
1. You can adjust the quantity of chilies as per your taste. This is a spicy Greek Style dip.
