Tzatziki - Authentic Greek Yogurt Dip
 
Tzatziki, the greek yogurt dip is a simple dip made using hung curd and is flavoured with garlic, dil leaves and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup - Hung curd
  • 1 - cucumber
  • 2 Tbsp - white vine vinegar
  • 2 cloves - Garlic, finely crushed
  • 4 Tbsp - extra virgin olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper
  • Dil leaves
  • Fresh olives
Instructions
  1. Wash the cucumber thoroughly and grate through the large holes of the grater, without peeling
  2. Place in a colander, sprinkle salt over it and let it sit for few minutes.
  3. Then press with your palms to squeeze all the water out.
  4. Put the yogurt, vinegar, garlic, olive oil, grated cucumber and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl and mix it well.
  5. Place the Tzatziki in the refrigerator at least for an hour before serving.
  6. It is important that the cucumber is drained well other wise Tzatziki will be watery.
  7. Add finely chopped dil or spearmint for extra flavour.
  8. Top it with fresh olives and olive oil before serving. Serve it with breads or grilled veggies.
Recipe by MADaboutkitchen at https://madaboutkitchen.in/tzatziki-authentic-greek-yogurt-dip/