How to Make Tasty TZATZIKI (Cucumber Yogurt Dip)

TZATZIKI (Cucumber Yogurt Dip).

You can cook TZATZIKI (Cucumber Yogurt Dip) using 11 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of TZATZIKI (Cucumber Yogurt Dip)

1. You need 1⁄2 large of Cucumber.
2. You need 2 cups of plain Greek yogurt.
3. Prepare 3 tablespoon of Dill, finely chopped.
4. It's 1tablespoon of Mint, finely chopped.
5. It's 1small of Shallot, finely minced.
6. Prepare 2 cloves of Garlic, crushed.
7. It's 1tablespoon of fresh Lemon juice.
8. You need 1/2 teaspoon of Black Pepper, crushed.
9. It's 1tablespoon of Olive oil.
10. You need as needed of Paprika, for garnish.
11. It's as per taste of Kosher Salt.

TZATZIKI (Cucumber Yogurt Dip) step by step

1. 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..
2. 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..
3. 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..
4. 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.