Labneh

Name: Labneh
Total time: 300 s
Yield: 4 people
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 5-6 mint leaves for topping; 400 gms curd; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 tsp za'atar; 1 pinch chilli flakes

Madhu Bindra @madhubindra

Labneh is a thick and creamy Middle Eastern dip flavored with herbs and spices. Using three basic ingredients and a host of topping options, this versatile dip is easy to make. #holi24 #curd

Madhu Bindra @madhubindra

Labneh is a thick and creamy Middle Eastern dip flavored with herbs and spices. Using three basic ingredients and a host of topping options, this versatile dip is easy to make. #holi24 #curd

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Ingredients

1 day 5 minutes

4 people

5-6mint leaves for topping
400 gmscurd
1/2 tspsalt
2 tbspolive oil
1/4 tspza'atar
1 pinchchilli flakes

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Steps

1 day 5 minutes

1

To begin, mix the curd with salt.
2

Spoon the mixture onto a cheesecloth or muslin cloth. Bring together the edges and tie them around a wooden spoon. Place into a bowl so that it hangs a few inches above the bottom of the bowl. You can also use a sieve instead.
3

Refrigerate and let it strain for 24-48 hours or until the whey drains completely and the yogurt resembles soft cream cheese. This process is similar to how you prepare hung curd.
4

To serve, transfer labneh into a shallow bowl. Make a well and drizzle with olive oil. Top it with za’atar and chilli flakes. Or toppings of your choice.