From Ancient Greece to your kitchen!
Tzatziki is one of the most well-known dips and for good reason. It is a refreshing and zesty dip that bursts with a complex array of refreshing and tangy flavors. It’s particularly perfect for the summer – the combination of the cooling yogurt & cucumbers means you’ll stay hydrated through the rising temperatures.
| Servings | 4 – 6 persons |
| Course | Appetizer |
| Preparation Time | 15 minutes |
| Cook Time | – |
Ingredients for Tzatziki Dip(1 cup=200 ml, 1 tbsp=15 ml) |
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| 2 cups | Greek style yogurt |
| ½ cup | Finely grated cucumber |
| 1 No. | Lemon juice |
| 2 – 3 tbsp | Extra-virgin olive oil |
| 2 – 3 Nos. | Garlic cloves, grated |
| A few | Mint leaves, shredded |
| 1 tbsp | Dill leaves chopped (optional) |
| Salt to taste | |
Instructions for Tzatziki Dip |
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| 1. | Hang the yogurt in a muslin cloth for 2 – 3 hrs. |
| 2. | Place the grated cucumber on a towel and gently squeeze out the excess water. |
| 3. | In a bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, dill, mint, garlic, lemon juice and salt. Drizzle the olive oil. Chill for a few hours until ready to use. Serve with crudités and warm pita. |
