Cucumber Tzatziki (Maast Khiyaar)

“Cucumber Tzatziki is a refreshing yogurt-based sauce made with grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and fresh herbs like dill or mint. Creamy and tangy with a cool crunch, it’s perfect as a dip, spread, or accompaniment to grilled meats, vegetables, or pita bread.”

Difficulty

Intermediate

Yield

Serves 4 - 6

Ingredients

2 cups greek yogurt1 Persian cucumber, grated1/4 cup raisins1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon dried peppermint1 tablespoon dried rose petals Salt to taste Pepper to taste

Equipment

Measuring spoonsMeasuring cupsMixing bowls of various sizesCutting boardChef's knifeSpatulaGraterTasting spoonsDish towel

Gather your mise en place; get together all of the equipment needed for the recipe and gather your ingredients.

Grate the cucumber into a bowl, then squeeze any excess liquid from the grated cucumber.

Add the raisins, onion powder, peppermint and some of the rose petals and mix.

Add the yogurt, mix well and Adding flavour to a food to enhance its taste. It can be as simple as salt and pepper or herbs, spices vinegars and condimentsseason with salt and pepper to taste.

Put the mix into a bowl and Add a little flare to your food with a decorative final touch that is edible, like chopped herbs or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.garnish with extra rose petals, dried peppermint and sliced cucumber and enjoy with pita, fresh herbs and radishes.