10 Minute Greek Tzatziki Dip
Preparation time: 10 minutes | Serves: 4-6 people
As a self proclaimed yoghurt connoisseur, I can promise you that this Greek Tzatziki dip will catapult itself to the top of your favourites list quickly. This easy and healthy recipe combines my lifelong love of yoghurt with fresh cucumbers, garlic, and fresh herbs for the perfect Mediterranean dip.
I ate homemade yogurt every day of my life growing up. It was non-negotiable with daily lunches, whether paired with ghee-topped parathas or dousing a biryani. I have fond memories of mum setting yogurt every night - she mixed a teaspoon of yogurt (we call this jhaag in Hindi, meaning foam or froth) in warm milk, covered it with a blanket, and let it sit overnight in a warm corner of the kitchen. In the morning, she'd painstakingly unwrap the vessel, and the transformation was complete.
While I don't eat yogurt daily anymore, it remains a staple in my kitchen. Whether it's in this fresh and herby tzatziki dip, topped with berries and granola for breakfast, or used in marinades - my connoisseur status remains mostly intact, and I know mum would be proud.
Find the full recipe and some ideas on how to serve it in the recipe notes.
Ingredients
2 cups Greek yoghurt
1 cucumber, grated
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
Fresh dill and roughly torn mint, a handful
Squeeze of lemon juice
Salt, according to taste
Good quality extra virgin olive oil, to drizzle (I love Pukara Estate’s garlic or lemon olive oil for an extra hit of flavour)
Method
Gather the grated cucumber, mix it with salt and place in a fine mesh sieve. Let it drip for about 30 minutes or so.
Give it a good squeeze, then mix with the yoghurt and the rest of the ingredients, tasting and adjusting the seasoning as you go.
Drizzle with a good glug of olive oil. Serve chilled.
Swaps, Serves & Storage
1. What should I serve tzatziki with?
Tzatziki is great with Greek or Mediterranean dishes like gyros, roast lamb, roast potatoes, chicken and veggies. I also love eating it with plain salted chips, or with crudites like cucumber sticks (double cucumber whammy!), bell peppers, carrots and celery.
2. How long can I store this dip for?
Store the tzatziki in an air tight container in your fridge for up to 5 days. I find it tastes even better after a few days.
3. Can I use any other herbs?
If you can’t find fresh dill, use lots of fresh mint as a replacement, It’s not authentic but still makes for a delicious dip.
