Spicy tahini dip

This spicy dip, which comes from Greece, is excellent with kofta and other grilled meats – particularly lamb.

Preparation Time: 15 Mins

Cooking Time: 15 Mins

Total Time: 40 Mins

Ingredients

For 4 servings…

200 gms          Yoghurt  - Greek      

3 tbs               Tahini       

¼ tsp             Chilli powder  - hot   

2                    Lemons  - juice of     

1 tsp               Salt          

For the tahini

70 ml              Sesame seeds         

½ tbs             Olive oil    

                     Salt          

Method

To make the tahini…

Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring them frequently with a wooden spoon until the seeds are lightly coloured (not brown) and fragrant - about 5 minutes.  Transfer the toasted sesame seeds to a plate and let them cool.

When cold, grind the seeds to paste either in a coffee grinder or with a mortar and pestle.

Put the sesame paste in a food processor and add the oil and salt.  Blend until smooth.

To make the spicy tahini dip…

Beat all the ingredients together, adding 3-6 tbs of water to make a more liquid sauce as preferred.