What is the name of the sauce which is made of Yoghurt and fresh Cucumbers?

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I had this "Kebab Bombay" in Holland a few years ago, to which belonged a very thick, creamy, slightly yoghurty, very fresh sauce/salat containing fresh cucumbers. Supposedly it was an Indian dish, but that may just have been "inspired by".

Kebab Bombay
(sauce visible on the left, best picture I could find)

What is this kind of sauce called?



Best Answer

Sounds like a Cucumber Raita to me. It's quite a common accompaniment to spicy food as the yoghurt element really helps ease the burn.

Very simple to make and often contains fresh mint along with the cucumber to give it a really cool, fresh taste.

Example recipe here: Good Food Channel




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What sauce can be made from yogurt?

Tzatziki is made simply with yogurt, drained cucumber, olive oil, fresh herbs (usually mint or dill), garlic, lemon juice and salt. It's a refreshing chilled sauce, dip or spread.

What is another name for tzatziki?

Tzatziki (Greek: \u03c4\u03b6\u03b1\u03c4\u03b6\u03af\u03ba\u03b9), also known as tarator or cac\u0131k (Turkish pronunciation: [d\u0292a\u02c8d\u0292\u026fk]), is a dip, soup, or sauce found in the cuisines of Southeast Europe and the Middle East.

Is raita and tzatziki the same?

Raita is a side dish from India while tzatziki is a Greek sauce. Both are eaten as dips or as an accompaniment to a main dish. Their consistencies are different. Raita is made with plain yogurt and tzatziki is made with thicker Greek yogurt.



Tzatziki Sauce - How to Make Tzatziki - Greek Garlic Yogurt Sauce




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Answer 2

That sounds like the Greek Tzatziki sauce to me.

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