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Whet your appetite with this beautiful an versatile Turkish-inspired dip.
Preparation Time 15 minutes
Cooking Time 90 minutes
Ingredients (serves 6)
650g (about 3) beetroots, trimmed
80ml (1/3 cup) extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
280g (1 cup) Greek-style yoghurt
Method
Preheat oven to 180C. Place beetroots with 2 tbs oil in a large bowl and toss well to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Wrap each beetroot loosely in foil, then place in a shallow ovenproof dish. Roast for 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Unwrap beetroots and cool to room temperature.
Coarsely grate beetroots and place in a colander to drain off excess liquid. Combine beetroots, remaining 2 tbs oil, garlic and yoghurt in a large bowl, then season. Makes 2 cups.
Notes
Tips: Dip will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Serve dip with Turkish bread.
Extract from Turkey: Recipes and tales from the road by Leanne Kitchen (Murdoch Books, $70).
Source
MasterChef - March 2011, Page 121
Recipe by Leanne Kitchen
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