Yogurt Sauce (By Dailychef)
By: Dailychef
Published: Thursday, March 4, 2010 - 2:23pm

Ingredients




1 cup plain yogurt (a cup of Dannon works fine)
3 tablespoons tahini paste
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste)
1/2 cucumber, diced finely (optional)

Preparation

1 Mix together, stirring well. 2 Serve with food – either on top, or if you want to let your guests adjust their own taste, on the side. 3 That’s it!  Really!  So much deliciousness for so little work…

About


Yogurt Sauce is a classic accompaniment to most Middle Eastern and Indian food.  It soothes the tongue, moderating hot chilis, and adds a tangy flavor to meats, curries, and other delicious dishes.  I used it in my last post, a Pakistani Chicken Stew with Tomato and Eggplant, and it was delicious!  If you try your food without yogurt sauce and then with it, you’ll almost taste two separate dishes.  Yogurt sauce is also remarkably easy to put together – it’s  quick enough that you can do it while waiting for a pan to warm up.