Ingredients

  • 8 ounces light cream cheese
  • 8 ounces lowfat cottage cheese
  • 4 ounces nonfat greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder(I like Madras)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 whole chicken breast, poached and shredded
  • 1 cup mango chutney
  • 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts or cashews
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro(optional)
  • 1 cup crumbled flavored tofu or chopped hard boiled eggs(vegetarian option)

Method

  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine cream cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, curry powder and lemon juice. Process until smooth. Taste and add salt & pepper to taste along with additional curry powder.
  • On a flat serving dish or platter spread the cheese mixture in an even layer.
  • Spread chutney to taste over the cheese, followed by layers of coconut, raisins and scallions.
  • Top with shredded chicken, tofu or hard boiled eggs.
  • Wrap and chill for at least 6 hours to blend flavors.
  • Before serving, top with chopped peanuts, additional scallions and cilantro. Serve with toasted pita chips or pappadams.