Tzatziki is a classic Greek yogurt sauce or dip made with cucumber, garlic, olive oil and herbs. It has a creamy, thick texture with a fresh and tangy taste. This Mediterranean dip is commonly served with breads, grilled dishes and snacks. It is easy to prepare and works well as a dip, spread or side for both Indian and international meals.
Recipe Snapshot
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: Not specified
- Total time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, World
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 medium-sized or 200 grams cucumber (– preferably English Cucumber)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon mint leaves (– chopped or use dill leaves or parsley or cilantro)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- salt (as required)
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper
- ½ teaspoon or 2 to 3 medium-sized garlic cloves (– minced)
Method
- Rinse, peel and grate the cucumber. Squeeze out all the excess water.
- Add the grated cucumber to a bowl along with minced garlic and chopped mint or choice of herbs.
- Add apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice) and extra virgin olive oil.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Add the greek yogurt.
- Season with salt and pepper and whisk to combine until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve chilled, garnished with mint or other fresh herbs and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil if you like.
Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note
Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.