Tzatziki (middle Eastern Cucumber Dip)

INGREDIENTS

1 cucumber coarsely grated
Salt
2 cloves of garlic crushed
2 tablespoon Chopped mint
1 ½ teaspoon lemon juice
Salt & pepper to taste
500 ml of plain yoghurt or plain Greek yougurt
1 tablespoon olive oil

METHOD

Place grated cucumber in colander and sprinkle with salt. Stand over bowl for 15 minutes.
Rinse under cold running water then using a cloth squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible.
Combine yoghurt, garlic, mint, lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl. Stir in dry cucumber, checking on seasoning.
Serve with pita bread or with seekh kebaab/grilled meat.
Zaakirah

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