ISHA RECIPE

Creamy Jamun Almond Dip

INGREDIENTS

100 g almonds

80 g jamun (Malabar plums)

2 tablespoons sugar or honey

1 teaspoon nutmeg powder

1.5 teaspoons pepper

1 pinch of salt

1 squeeze of lemon


METHOD

  1. Add the almonds to boiling water for one or two minutes, then remove them and immediately run cold water over them.
  2. Peel the almonds.
  3. Add the peeled almonds to a blender with one cup of water and blend on high for a minute.
  4. Filter out the pulp from the almond milk using a muslin cloth or fine mesh sieve.
  5. Deseed the jamun and add to the blender.
  6. Put the filtered almond milk back into the blender; add the nutmeg powder, pepper, salt, and sugar/honey.
  7. Blend on low for one minute.
  8. At this stage, you can add a little water to get the desired consistency and blend again.
  9. Taste, adjust salt, and add lemon juice to taste.


TIP: This savory and tangy dip makes a perfect side to any meal. You can also pair this dip with a variety of fresh veggies, such as cucumbers, celery, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, broccoli, or carrots.