Cilantro And Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Cool down the heat! This vibrant cilantro and yogurt sauce is the perfect condiment for fiery Indian and Greek dishes. Its refreshing flavors and creamy texture make it an ideal dip for pita chips, a topping for grilled meats, or a luscious filling for stuffed pitas. Easy to make in under 15 minutes, this make-ahead sauce gets even better with time!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 138.5 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cilantro And Yogurt Sauce

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How to Make Cilantro And Yogurt Sauce

  1. Roughly chop 1 cup of fresh cilantro and 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves.
  2. Remove stem and finely chop 1 jalapeño pepper (remove seeds for less heat).
  3. Mince 2 cloves of garlic.
  4. In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, mint, jalapeño, garlic, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and the juice of 1 lemon. Blend until a smooth paste forms.
  5. Add 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or more, to reach desired consistency) and blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  6. Season generously with salt to taste (start with 1/2 teaspoon and adjust).
  7. Allow the sauce to rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. The flavor will deepen over time; it's even better after 24 hours!
  8. Serve chilled with your favorite spicy dishes or as a dip with pita bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

34g

Fat

17g

Carbs

5g