How to Make Speedy TZATZIKI (Cucumber Yogurt Dip)

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To begin with this recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can have tzatziki (cucumber yogurt dip) using 11 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make TZATZIKI (Cucumber Yogurt Dip):

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

Steps to make TZATZIKI (Cucumber Yogurt Dip):

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

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