Mixed herb & cumin tzatziki

Recipes / Vegetarian

Weve added a hint of spice and more fresh herbs to this famous Greek yoghurt dip.

Recipe «Mixed herb & cumin tzatziki» presented in category Recipes / Vegetarian, to prepare this dish you will need no more 5 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 390g Greek-style natural yoghurt, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 2 Lebanese cucumbers, peeled, coarsely grated, 1 garlic clove, crushed, 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint , 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp fresh lemon juice , Lebanese cucumber, extra, to serve.

Ingredients:

  • 390g Greek-style natural yoghurt 
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds 
  • 2 Lebanese cucumbers, peeled, coarsely grated 
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed 
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint 
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill 
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 
  • Lebanese cucumber, extra, to serve 

Instructions

  1. Spoon the yoghurt into the centre of a large square piece of muslin. Bring up the sides of muslin to enclose the yoghurt and make a firm ball. Secure the top with string and tie around the handle of a wooden spoon. Rest it over a bowl. Set aside in the fridge for 6 hours to drain.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the cumin seeds in a small frying pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until aromatic. Set aside to cool.
  3. Use your hands to squeeze as much liquid from the cucumber as possible. Place the cucumber, yoghurt, cumin seeds, garlic, mint, dill, oil and lemon juice in a large bowl and stir until well combined. Spoon the dip into a serving bowl and serve with extra cucumber.