High-Protein Cheese Dip: A Fresh, Flavor-Packed Snack

High-Protein Indian-Style Dip: A Fresh, Flavor-Packed Snack

If you’re looking for a quick, nutritious, and flavor-loaded dip to elevate your snacking game, this high-protein Indian-inspired cottage cheese dip is about to become your new favorite. It’s creamy, zesty, a little spicy, and incredibly wholesome—thanks to cottage cheese, which packs in a surprising amount of protein with far fewer calories than traditional creamy dips.

Indian herbs and spices like cilantro, green chilies, garlic, cumin, and lemon juice bring freshness and brightness to this simple recipe. Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week, hosting a get-together, or just craving something satisfying, this dip comes together in minutes and pairs beautifully with veggies, chips, crackers, and even parathas.

Why This Dip Works

High Protein: Cottage cheese forms a creamy base while amping up the protein.
Fresh Indian Flavors: Cilantro, green chilies, and garlic give it a vibrant, desi kick.
Quick & Blendable: No cooking—just pulse, taste, adjust, enjoy.
Versatile: Use it as a dip, spread, or even a sandwich filler.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 0 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup high-protein cottage cheese
2–3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1 small green chili, chopped (adjust for heat)
1–2 cloves garlic
½ teaspoon cumin powder
1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt to taste

How to Make It:

Add cilantro, green chili, and garlic to a food processor. Once it coarsely ground, add cottage cheese and blend again.
Sprinkle in the cumin powder, lemon juice, and salt. Blend Until Smooth: Pulse a few times until you reach a creamy consistency. For a chunkier dip, blend less; for a smoother dip, blend longer.
Chill & Serve: Allow it to rest in the fridge for 20–30 minutes so the flavors can deepen.

Serving Suggestions

Fresh veggies: carrots, cucumber sticks, bell peppers
Whole-grain crackers or pita chips
Spread on toast or sandwiches (try on cucumber sandwich)
Alongside parathas or theplas
As a topping for grilled chicken or fish

Final Thoughts

This cottage cheese dip is a perfect blend of freshness, flavor, and nutrition—ideal for anyone looking for a satisfying yet healthy snack. With minimal prep and simple ingredients, it’s one of those recipes you’ll want to keep coming back to.

If you try it, feel free to play with the flavors—add mint, smoked paprika, roasted cumin, or even a spoon of chaat masala for a fun twist!