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Tzatziki

VIEWS 2184

Energy (kcal) - 73

Protein (g) - 2

Carbohydrate (g) - 1.5

Fat (g) - 4

Khyati's Health-O-Meter Says:

Tzatziki sauce gets its name from the Greeks and its fresh, tangy flavor from yogurt, cucumbers, lemon, and other ingredients. In general, tzatziki sauce is a healthy condiment, but some recipes are more nutritious than others. The tzatziki sauce is low in fat & when you are watching your weight and intake of calories, this tzatziki sauce is a good condiment to choose. This is usually recommended with salad sticks.

INGREDIENTS:

  • Plain yoghurt - 50 g
  • Cucumbers - ¼ [peeled, seeded & diced]
  • Olive oil - ½ tsp.
  • Lemon juice - ¼ tsp.
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Fresh dill [ajwain ke patte] - ½ tsp chopped
  • Garlic pod - 1-2 no.

DIRECTIONS:
Step 1 In a food processor or blender, combine yoghurt, cucumber, ulive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill, and garlic.  Step 2 Process until well-combined.  Step 3 Transfer to a separate dish, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour for the best flavor.

Tzatziki - BY KHYATI RUPANI

10 FEB 2018
VIEWS 2184

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