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    Home » Spread/Sauce » Tzatziki Sauce | Cucumber and Yogurt Sauce

    Tzatziki Sauce | Cucumber and Yogurt Sauce

    Posted on June 9, 2020 · Last Updated on June 10, 2020 · By Srividhya G · 17 Comments

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    A simple Tzatziki – cucumber yogurt sauce recipe! Pair it with your appetizer spread or serve it as a side for the main course, this versatile sauce or dip is super creamy and yummy and easy to make as well.

    slanted angle shot of tzatziki sauce placed on a orange napkin placed on a white bowl

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    As I mentioned in my hummus post, I love all the condiments served along with the Meditteranean food, and this Tzatziki sauce is among them. This sauce or dip is quite popular in Greece, Turkey, the Middle East, and some other countries.

    Wikipedia has all the details, and I don’t want to repeat it! I just wanted to say that this sauce is so versatile. You can use it as a dip for your roasted vegetables, pita chips, and falafels. Serve it as a side for pilaf or rice bowl. Spread on bread and make a delicious sandwich as well. Great right?

    The sauce name might be a tongue-twister, but folks it is like our Indian cucumber raita. We add more herbs, though. I add dill and mint, and the addition of dill adds more flavor to it. In Tamil, we call it Sada Kuppi, but I had never used it back in India. I started using dill only after coming to the US.

    While you can make this without dill, I recommend you to try it with dill. It’s amazing, folks, trust me.

    overhead shot of cucumber sauce placed on a orange napkin with a wooden spoon on the side

    Like any other raita recipe, there is no set measure for this as well. You can adjust it according to your preference. Now without further ado, let see how to make this tzatziki sauce. It’s a no-cook or no stovetop recipe. All you need to do is peel, grate, chop, and mix.

    How to make Tzatziki Sauce-

    • Wash the cucumber and trim the edges. You can either peel and grate, or if you like the skin, just leave it and grate the cucumber. I used 2 Persian cucumbers of this size, which was approx 170grams.

    two persian cucumbers

    • In a mixing bowl, add the grated cucumber, chopped mint leaves, dill (1.5 tsp) salt, ground black pepper, and lemon juice.

    adding all the ingredients for the tzatziki sauce

    • Then add the yogurt and mix it well. Check for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
    • Chill it for 30 minutes and garnish it with the remaining ½ tsp of dill leaves and olive oil and serve.

    creamy greek cucumber and yogurt sauce in a white bowl with a wooden spoon placed inside

    Recipe Notes-

    • I usually don’t squeeze out the water from the cucumber. If you are planning to refrigerate it for a longer time, the sauce might thin down. You can add little extra yogurt and salt again.
    • Instead of dill and mint, you can add parsley. Parsely is not a replacement for mint and dill but is optional. Adjust the herbs according to your choice.
    • The same goes for seasonings and lemon juice.
    • A generous drizzle of good quality olive oil intensifies the flavor of this sauce, but you can skip it to keep it oil-free.
    • Persian cucumbers are best for this recipe. If you can’t source them, then try the available ones. But make sure to check the bitterness of the cucumbers. Some cucumber varieties are bitter. Taste a small piece for bitterness while chopping.

    slanted angle shot of tzatziki sauce placed on a orange napkin placed on a white bowl

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    Other sauces and spreads from my archives-

    • South Indian style cucumber raita
    • Mango Jam
    • Hummus
    • Lemon curd
    • Italian red sauce

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    overhead shot of cucumber sauce placed on a orange napkin with a wooden spoon on the side
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    Tzatziki Sauce | Cucumber and Yogurt Sauce

    A simple Tzatziki - cucumber yogurt sauce recipe! Pair it with your appetizer spread or serve it as a side for the main course, this versatile sauce or dip is super creamy and yummy and easy to make as well.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Middle Eastern
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 45kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Equipment

    • Grater & Mixing bowl

    Ingredients

    Measurement Details: 1 cup=240ml;1tsp=5ml;1tbsp=15ml;

    • 2 Persian cucumbers approx 170grams
    • 10 mint leaves roughly chopped
    • 2 tsp dill leaves finely chopped (divided 1.5 tsp + ½ tsp to garnish)
    • ¾ tsp salt or to taste
    • ½ tsp ground black pepper
    • 1 tsp lemon juice or to taste
    • ½ tsp olive oil to garnish (optional)
    • 1 cup yogurt preferably Greek yogurt, plain

    Instructions

    • Wash the cucumber and trim the edges. You can either peel and grate, or if you like the skin, just leave it and grate the cucumber.
    • In a mixing bowl, add the grated cucumber, chopped mint leaves, dill (1.5 tsp) salt, ground black pepper, and lemon juice.
    • Then add the yogurt and mix it well. Check for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
    • Chill it for 30 minutes and garnish it with the remaining ½ tsp of dill leaves and olive oil and serve.

    Notes

    • I usually don't squeeze out the water from the cucumber. If you are planning to refrigerate it for a longer time, the sauce might thin down. You can add little extra yogurt and salt again.
    • Instead of dill and mint, you can add parsley. PArsely is not a replacement for mint and dill but is optional. Adjust the herbs according to your choice.
    • The same goes for seasonings and lemon juice.
    • A generous drizzle of good quality olive oil intensifies the flavor of this sauce, but you can skip it to keep it oil-free.
    • Persian cucumbers are best for this recipe. If you can't source them, then try the available ones. But make sure to check the bitterness of the cucumbers. Some cucumber varieties are bitter. Taste a small piece for bitterness while chopping.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 196IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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    Update Notes: This recipe was originally posted in 2015 but now updated with new pics and recipe cards.

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    Filed Under: Blogging Marathon, Greek, International, Raitas / Pachadi Varieties, Spread/Sauce Tagged With: Blogging Marathon, Cucumber yogurt dill sauce, Dip, greek dip, no stove recipe

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    Comments

    1. Mireille Roc (@ChefMireille) says

      November 07, 2015 at 6:02 pm

      perfect all purpose condiment that works great with so many different foods

      Reply
    2. Suma Gandlur says

      September 29, 2015 at 4:58 pm

      I too made this and loved it.

      Reply
    3. Pavani says

      September 28, 2015 at 6:39 pm

      Love this creamy & flavorful yogurt based dip. Perfect to eat just as is :-)

      Reply
    4. Priya says

      September 26, 2015 at 1:55 am

      One more favourite of us, love this greek sauce very much..

      Reply
    5. Sneha datar says

      September 24, 2015 at 9:09 am

      A cool and comforting sauce.

      Reply
    6. harini says

      September 21, 2015 at 4:18 pm

      Loved this dip when I made it as well.

      Reply
    7. Simply Tadka says

      September 21, 2015 at 2:20 am

      Love the flavor of this sauce.. nice choice

      Reply
    8. Srivalli says

      September 21, 2015 at 12:01 am

      I loved this dip when I had made it..very nice one..

      Reply
    9. cookingwithsapana says

      September 19, 2015 at 12:24 pm

      Second most famous condiment of the week.Lovely

      Reply
    10. Traditionally Modern Food says

      September 18, 2015 at 2:52 pm

      Is this this simple. I have heard about this but never tried. Kalakernga

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        September 18, 2015 at 8:48 pm

        Yeah ma.. its very simple only. Thanks vids

        Reply
    11. chitrajagdish says

      September 17, 2015 at 1:43 pm

      Flavorsome dip…love this…

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        September 17, 2015 at 8:47 pm

        Thanks Chitra.

        Reply
    12. CHCooks says

      September 17, 2015 at 7:32 am

      I have discovered dill only after moving to Bangalore Sri.. love its unique flavour :) You know me about cucumber but I am sure my mom or S would love this :)

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        September 17, 2015 at 8:48 pm

        Dill is cool na.. I know about your cucumber and watermelon ;-) ;-)

        Reply
    13. usha says

      September 17, 2015 at 6:46 am

      I don’t make tzatziki sauce but make something similar with grated cucumber and yogurt. Great sauce to serve with grill food. Btw, your have yesterday’s linky tool for today’s post.

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        September 17, 2015 at 8:49 pm

        Thanks Usha. Changed it

        Reply

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