This yogurt mint sauce is the condiment you didn't know you needed! It is so good eaten with grilled meat or fish, and especially delicious on dishes like chicken biryani! It also makes a wonderful salad dressing. All you need are a few ingredients and it can be whipped up in just a few minutes. It is a fabulous all-around sauce that is so versatile and only makes dishes more delicious!
This recipe draws inspiration from raita, the creamy sauce that is often served with Indian food, as well as Mediterranean tzatziki. It is a yogurt-based sauce that is deliciously easy and a welcome addition to many dishes!
Ingredients
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Fresh mint leaves
- Half a lemon
- Cumin
- Salt
How to Make the Yogurt Mint Sauce
Remove the mint leaves from the stems. Finely chop the mint leaves
Combine the Greek yogurt, chopped mint leaves, lemon juice, cumin, and salt in a bowl and mix well.
What To Serve with the Yogurt Mint Sauce
As I mentioned, this yogurt mint sauce is incredibly versatile! I always make it to go with my Rice Cooker Chicken Biryani. The sauce goes perfectly with the fluffy rice and tender chicken and its cool creaminess nicely balances the heat and spice!
The sauce also goes great with grilled chicken or salmon. I do a simple broiled salmon seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder and again, the tangy yogurt mint sauce adds a "brightness" to the dish! Try it with chicken, lamb, or beef skewers! Use it as a sauce in your homemade hamburgers!
It also makes a great topping for vegetable dishes like Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower Steaks or Roasted Cabbage Steaks!
And in a pinch, this sauce also makes a great salad dressing! Drizzle it over a a bowl of chopped cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, and onions for a Mediterranean-inspired salad!
Finally, you can't go wrong using it as a veggie dip! Who needs boring Ranch dip when you can have a much more refreshing yogurt mint dip?
There really isn't any reason NOT to make this yogurt mint sauce! It's delicious, can be eaten with a variety of foods, and is a breeze to make! It will become one of your favorite homemade condiments to whip up!
~ Lisa.
Yogurt Mint Sauce
Ingredients
Optional (add any of these ingredients to add extra flavor and zing to your sauce):
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon coriander
- Chopped or thinly sliced cucumber
Equipment
Instructions
- Combine the Greek yogurt, chopped mint, lemon juice, salt, and cumin in a bowl and mix well.
- Keep in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
- If you don't have Greek yogurt, regular plain yogurt is fine.
- Add chopped shallots, minced garlic, coriander, and/or chopped cucumber for extra flavor and zing!
- Serve with chicken, beef, lamb, fish, shrimp, etc.
- Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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