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Low fat Sandwich Spread


INGREDIENTS
Curd/Yoghurt-500 gms
Salt-1 1/2 tbsp (can be adjusted to taste)

Options for flavours to be added
1.Garlic flakes
2.Freshly ground pepper
3.Red chilli Flakes
4.Oregano
5.Basil

Hang the curd(preferably overnight) till all the water drains out.
Hang in the refrigerator if possible.
The Hung Curd is to be used.

Whisk well adding salt and any of the desired flavours
Use 100 gms. of a flavour if using in isolation or 50 gms. if in combination with another.
Suggested combinations:
1.Salt and Pepper
2.Oregano and Pepper
3.Garlic flakes,Red chilli flakes and Pepper
4.Garlic flakes and Red chilli flakes
5.Basil and Oregano



Whisk well and serve with breads and sandwiches.
Is a healthy and tasty alternative that tastes exactly like cheese spread.
Best used within 2 to 3 days when kept refrigerated.

And actually,i realized the spread lasts a lot longer when kept in the fridge, only if we kept our hands off it!!
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  1. lubnakarim06July 28, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    Oh wow...that sounds really yummylicious...fiorst time here through food blogroll....you have very nice place with yum recipes....nice to know that you are also from Bangalore.

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  2. Sumitra MishraAugust 14, 2009 at 2:51 AM

    Hey Thanks a lot.Nice to hear somebody like my recipes!

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