Party Nibbles: Two Super Easy Dips You Can Make in 20 Minutes

Are you ready to perk up your party with these two super popular and super easy dips?

The chunky Mexican salsa and the sour cream and onion are two popular party dips. (Photo Courtesy: Nanki Chawla)

Chunky Mexican Salsa

Prep time: 20 minutes

Serves: 1 medium bowl full

Method

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1. In a non-stick pan, heat oil till it starts to smoke. Add onion and garlic and fry till it starts to turn brown. Add chopped tomatoes, coriander, green chilies and cook for 2 minutes on medium heat till tomatoes become squishy.

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2. Add seasoning to your taste and 2 tablespoons of water and cook for a minute. Press down the tough tomatoes while stirring so that they squish out a little.

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3. Add tomato puree, jalapenos and cheese and give it a nice stir. Cook on high heat for another 30 seconds till the sauce comes together. Remove on to a bowl and serve warm or cold with crunchy nacho chips or a salted cracker!

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Sour Cream and Onion Dip

Prep time: 20 minutes

Serves: 1 medium bowl full

Method

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1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together till smooth. Add seasoning and give a final stir.

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2. Serve chilled with chips or fingers of carrot or cucumber!

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(Nanki Chawla is a former hotelier with over 6 years of experience in food and beverage. Groomed as a restaurant manager by the Taj group of hotels, she is currently pursuing her passion in cooking and loves to innovate and improvise on classic and contemporary food styles.)