Cucumber & Yogurt Dip
A quick and easy side dish that can be served with any Indian or hot main dish helps cool down the spiciness and bring the refreshing taste.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
20 minCook
20 minReady
6 hrsLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ½ | cups |
yogurt, low-fat
|
|
| ⅓ | cup |
sour cream
|
|
| 2 | cloves |
garlic
peeled and minced |
|
| 2 | medium |
cucumbers
peeled, grated, and squeezed dry in paper towels |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
mint leaves
chopped, fresh |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
cilantro
chopped, fresh |
|
| 1 ½ | teaspoons |
olive oil
|
|
| garnish | |||
| 1 | x |
mint leaves
whole |
*
|
| 1 | x |
sumakh
|
* |
| 1 | x |
pita bread
cut in traingles, toasted |
* |
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | ml |
yogurt, low-fat
|
|
| 79 | ml |
sour cream
|
|
| 2 | cloves |
garlic
peeled and minced |
|
| 2 | medium |
cucumbers
peeled, grated, and squeezed dry in paper towels |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
mint leaves
chopped, fresh |
|
| 15 | ml |
cilantro
chopped, fresh |
|
| 7.5 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| garnish | |||
| 1 | x |
mint leaves
whole |
*
|
| 1 | x |
sumakh
|
* |
| 1 | x |
pita bread
cut in traingles, toasted |
* |
Directions
In a serving bowl, combine the yogurt, sour cream, garlic, cucumbers, mint, cilantro and oil.
Cover and refrigerate for 6 to 8 hours to allow the flavors to settle.
Before serving, garnish with mint leaves and sumakh, if available.
Accompany this dip with toasted pita triangles.
