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TZATZIKI (Cucumber Yogurt Dip) Recipe
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To get started with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can have tzatziki (cucumber yogurt dip) using 11 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook that.
The ingredients needed to make TZATZIKI (Cucumber Yogurt Dip):
- Get 1⁄2 large Cucumber
- Get 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- Take 3 tablespoon Dill, finely chopped
- Take 1tablespoon Mint, finely chopped
- Take 1small Shallot, finely minced
- Get 2 cloves Garlic, crushed
- Take 1tablespoon fresh Lemon juice
- Get 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, crushed
- Get 1tablespoon Olive oil
- Make ready as needed Paprika, for garnish
- Prepare as per taste Kosher Salt
Instructions to make TZATZIKI (Cucumber Yogurt Dip):
- Grate the cucumber add to it the minced shallot and toss with some salt. Set it aside for 5 minutes to ooze out the cucumber juice. The salt helps to draw out moisture from the cucumber.
- In the meantime, chop the greens – dill, mint and crush the garlic. - Now squeeze excess water from the cucumber, else the sauce will be runny. To this add crushed garlic.
- Transfer the Greek yogurt in a bowl and give a gentle mix. Greek yogurt is nothing but the thick yogurt. If you feel your yogurt is not thick, let it rest in a strainer for an 1 hour to drain off any water.
- Now add the chopped greens and season with lemon juice, pepper and salt. Mix it all together and voila. To serve it, add a touch of extra-virgin olive oil for flavor and shine and sprinkle with paprika. Serve it with pita bread or fresh cut vegetables
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