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Spiced Labneh Balls
DESCRIPTION OF THE DISH:- Tangy, and creamy soft yogurt dumplings.
PORTION SIZE SERVED:-150 gms
PREPARATION TIME:-15 Mins
COOKING TIME:- 10 Mins
Ingredients:
Hung curd — 900 gm
Roasted garlic — 20 gm
Salt to taste
Paprika powder for dusting
Parsley for dusting
Mexican seasoning for dusting
Black olives — 5gm
Green olives — 5 gm
Jalapenos — 5 gm
Cherry tomatoes — 5
Pita chips — 12 pieces
Method:
Transfer hung curd to a bowl, and add roasted garlic and salt as per requirement.
Make small round balls using your hand, and keep them in the refrigerator for a minimum of an hour.
Roll yogurt balls in spice dust (paprika, parsley, and Mexican seasoning- you can use other spice dust as well as per your preference).
Once done, place it on a platter, and serve with green & black olives, cherry tomatoes cut into halves, jalapenoes, and pita chips.
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