Cucumber youghort sauce

Cucumber Yogurt Sauce, also known as Tzatziki, is a healthy and delicious condiment that goes well with various dishes. Here's a recipe for you

Ingredients:

- 1 medium-sized cucumber, peeled and grated

- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

- 2 cloves of garlic, minced

- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

- Salt and pepper to taste

Procedure:

1. Start by grating the cucumber using a box grater. Once grated, squeeze out any excess liquid by placing the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and gently squeezing it. Set aside.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon juice. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.

3. Add the grated cucumber to the yogurt mixture and stir it in.

4. Add the chopped dill, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix everything together until well combined.

5. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning according to your preference. You can add more lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, or pepper if desired.

6. Once the sauce is ready, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

7. Serve the cucumber yogurt sauce chilled as a dip, spread, or dressing. It pairs well with grilled meats, falafel, pita bread, vegetable sticks, or as a topping for salads.

This cucumber yogurt sauce is not only delicious but also healthy. Greek yogurt is high in protein and calcium, while cucumbers are low in calories and contain vitamins and minerals. The sauce is also a good source of probiotics, which can promote a healthy gut. Enjoy your homemade cucumber yogurt sauce!

• Fresh mint and dried mint: I recommend using both types of mint for this cucumber mint yogurt. Dried mint has a different flavor profile than fresh mint and both complement this yogurt extremely well.

• Persian mini cucumbers: An alternative to Persian cucumbers is an English cucumber. I strongly suggest using either Persian or English cucumbers because they are crispy and less watery. Also, you do not have to remove the peel.

• Fresh garlic cloves: The garlic must be mashed with a mortar and pestle to make this right. The garlic needs to be completely mashed so it mixes into the yogurt well. If the garlic is chunky, the yogurt sauce will have chunky pieces of garlic.

• Yogurt: Use unsweetened plain yogurt either store-bought plain yogurt