Cucumber Dip

A dip with a twist. Serve with pita bread Nachos,Rice Crackers or as a cold sauce to accompany grilled veggies, Paneer, fish or chicken.




Yogurt                                                                                                    2 cups
Cucumber, not peeled, seeded and finely chopped                       1/2
Salt                                                                                                  to taste
Garlic cloves, mashed                                                                      1 - 2
Chopped fresh mint or dill                                                                1 tablespoon 
Extra-virgin olive oil                                                                    1 tablespoon
Red wine vinegar                                                                          1⁄2 teaspoon
Ground black pepper                                                                     1⁄4 teaspoon

Hang yogurt in a muslin cloth to drain out liquid.
 In colander set over bowl, toss chopped cucumber with 1 teaspoon salt. Let drain. Squeeze to remove as much liquid as possible. Pat dry with paper towels.
Add to yogurt with the rest of the ingredients & mix well. Cover & chill.

Serve chilled topped with cucumber slices and mint sprigs.

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