That’s what we had for our off to the Alps party, sorry I should say Gathering, I’m assured that is far more glamorous!
Yes it’s a dip , yes it’s pink, yes to it being simple to make and yes it being tasty. That’s a lot of yes’
A recipe I picked up from Sophie Grigson, who in turn had picked it up elsewhere, isn’t that the best way with recipes, they get handed on and down.
Australian Market Beetroot Dip
Ingredients ~
- 3 medium beetroot
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 200 – 250g soured cream or Greek yoghurt
- 1 – 2 tbs lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Method ~
- Cook the beetroot till tender – you can do this in the oven (wrapped in tin foil with a little olive oil), or boiled/steamed in a pan, or as I do when at home buy them freshly cooked from our local greengrocer.
- When the beetroot are cool enough to handle, peel and roughly chop all of them except for one half. This half is grated and put to one side.
- Dry fry the seeds until browned, and the scent rises. Cool and then grind them
- Put the chopped beetroot, the spices, the sour cream or yoghurt and the lemon juice, along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper in a food processor and whizz them until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a serving bowl and then add the grated beetroot and gently mix it in. Check the seasonings and serve with flatbread, or Crudités .
Pink food – way to party!
And Pink Ski Boots 🙂
Oh, that sounds great! I LOVE beets…and there are still a few out in the garden…
Dig those girlie ski-boots, too! 😀
Lucky you to have homegrown beetroot ! I mucked up the last sowings….
as to the boots – they are so unlike me, so girly and pink and fluffy!
This I am going to try I love beet rootI will definitely try this I love beet root
Hi there, pleased you like the recipe, it’s so simple to make 🙂
This sounds like a great accompaniment for Crudités. Nice boots!
Thanks John, they were the most comfortable ones I tried 🙂
Oh that does sound great for your wee Gathering!! .. c
Gather ye pink things !
I had a pink party years ago when the artist Christo wrap islands in pink fabric. I know your party must have been fun and your dip’s bright pink color was a perfect choice. Nice ski boots by the way.
Oh karen now that sounds like lots of fun, a whole pink party, I’ll have to remember that one 🙂
I love beetroot, and this recipe sounds just like something I’d love to try making myself. I’m thinking about making Dan Lepard’s crispy rye bread, and this one might work perfectly.
Oooo the rye bread sounds delicious, and I think the dip would go well 🙂
The recipe sounds original and terrific! I love both beetroot and sour cream, not to mention coriander. I have one book by Sophie Grigson and love even reading it!
Hi Sissi, I really lie Sophie Grigson’s style of cookery, nice and flavourful and her writing is a pleasure to read. This recipe was in her “Vegetable Bible”
This is a great idea and I bet the color is gorgeous! Love your boots too!!
Thanks – I was in a bit of a pink frenzy!
Delicious sounding–and love the use of beets. Printed this one off for future use…when I have beets again.
Happy Holidays to you!
Can’t wait for ski slope pictures!
Hi Stacey, and thanks I think it’s a lovely dip. Still waiting for some sunshine for the photos……