Cucumber Dip Recipe

Rating 5.0
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Try this cool and refreshing cucumber dip seasoned with aromatic cumin and other flavorful spices. This quick and easy yogurt dip is sure to be a crowd-pleaser and can be served with crackers, sliced vegetables and pita bread.
Utensils Appetizer
Globe Indian
8
ingredients
7
steps
70
minutes
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Chef Manjiri
When it comes to cooking, Chef Manjiri believes being hands-on in the kitchen is the best way to learn. She enjoys teaching students simple culinary tricks and techniques to grow their recipe repertoire in an entertaining, yet informative, manner. With 20 years of cooking experience, Chef Manjiri is an expert on many cuisines, most notably authentic vegetarian Indian cuisine, and looks forward to sharing her knowledge with you!

Ingredients

Servings:
4
1
English cucumber, 8-10 inches long
1 cup(s)
whole milk Greek yogurt
1/4 tsp
ground pepper
1/4 tsp
ground cumin
1/4 tsp
paprika, cayenne pepper or red chili flakes
1/2 tsp
sugar
1/4 tsp
salt or more to taste
2 tsp
minced fresh mint, optional

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Directions 7 steps | 70 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients. Wash and dry the cucumber.

Cucumber Dip Recipe: Measure and prep all ingredients.
Step 2

Slice the cucumber lengthwise and remove the cucumber seeds with a spoon.

Cucumber Dip Recipe: Slice the cucumber lengthwise and remove the cucumber seeds with a spoon.
Step 3

Grate the cucumber.

Cucumber Dip Recipe: Grate the cucumber.
Step 4

Transfer the grated cucumber to a cheesecloth or a paper towel and squeeze to remove as much moisture as possible.

Cucumber Dip Recipe: Transfer the grated cucumber to a cheesecloth or a paper towel and squeeze to remove as much moisture as possible.
Step 5

Transfer the cucumber to a small mixing bowl. Mix the cucumber with Greek yogurt, pepper, cumin, paprika, sugar and salt.

Cucumber Dip Recipe: Transfer the cucumber to a small mixing bowl.
Step 6

Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour or until cold.

Cucumber Dip Recipe: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour or until cold.
Step 7

Serve chilled as a dip with pita bread, crackers and sliced vegetables. Enjoy!

Cucumber Dip Recipe: Serve chilled as a dip with pita bread, crackers and sliced vegetables.
Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
78
FAT
4 g
PROTEIN
5.8 g
CARBS
6 g
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Tiffany L.

Tiffany

Cozymeal Team Member

25 Jul 2022

Love this simple recipe. Refreshing and delicious served with chicken kabobs or with pita chips as a dip!

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Sam N.

Sam

21 Jul 2022

Cucumber dip recipe: One of my favorite and simplest recipes. Great video!

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