Tzatziki-Tsaht-ZEE-kee! The iconic Greek yogurt dip/sauce pairs with grilled vegetables, crudites, toasted pita, and many more. Salted yogurt made from sheep/goats’ milk is strained and combined with shredded cucumber, olive oil, and herbs. India relished the simple raitha along with the spicy biriyani during the Persian rule. Persians carried the raitha with them to the Middle East. The Greeks enjoyed its taste and with continuous experimentations, the raitha lost its Indian roots, and Tzatziki was born.
Tzatziki Sauce Recipe:
Ingredients for Tzatziki recipe:
- 2 cups- of grated cucumber
- 1 ½ cups -plain full-fat curd (drained)
- 2 tablespoons- of extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons- chopped fresh mint/coriander and/or dill leaves
- 1 tablespoon -of lemon juice
- 1 medium clove- garlic, pressed or minced
- ½ teaspoon- of fine sea salt
Preparation Method:
- Take a clean muslin cloth. Place the curd, tie it up and hang it over the kitchen sink for draining of whey.
- Remove the hung curd onto a bowl.
- Add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well. Refrigerate until use.
Authentic Greek Tzatziki Sauce is Ready 🙂
