Planning a backyard barbecue party? Chef shares 4 must-have dip recipes for your menu
A barbecue party is an entire gastronomic rage that is an unmissable dining experience, whether you are hosting it in your backyard, patio, or poolside. Good gossip, smoky charred flavours in the air, and taking turns manning the grill, it's all part of the wholesome fun. From grilled meats like succulent chicken wings, fish, or prawns on skewers to veggie options such as paneer and charred bell peppers, the menu at a BBQ party is smoking hot. Take your party up a notch with standout dips that transform your every grilled bite into an explosion of flavours.
Chef Sagar Merchant, Founder of the condiment brand Kaatil, shared the recipes to four dips that can complete your BBQ menu:
1. In a bowl, whisk together Greek yoghurt, smoked paprika, garlic, onion and olive oil.
2. Add salt and a small squeeze of lemon juice. Mix well.
3. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley, a light drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika.
Grilled chicken skewers, BBQ potato wedges, roasted mushrooms, and charred corn.
1. Combine the mango, onion, green chilli, and coriander in a bowl and toss.
2. Add the lime juice and coriander leaves, followed by the salt. Taste to adjust.
3. Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Grilled tacos, BBQ prawns, grilled paneer, smoked chicken wings.
1. In a mortar or bowl, add the avocado, lemon juice and garlic. Smash with the pestle or the back of a spoon.
2. Add the hung yoghurt/sour cream and hot sauce and mix well till combined. A little texture from the un-smashed bits of avocado would be great.
3. Add the mint, taste, and add salt to adjust the seasoning.
4. Chill for 30 minutes and serve.
Zucchini fritters, charred sweet potato, chicken sausages, and veggie skewers.
1. Combine the roasted tomatoes, garlic and bell pepper and blitz in the blender on low speed.
2. Once blended, remove to a bowl and add the hot sauce and salt. Mix well.
3. Drizzle in some olive oil for a smooth dip.
4. Taste and adjust heat and salt as needed, and enjoy!
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