I believe the star of any Grilling/ BBQ / Picnic meal can only be a good sauce.
Alright some of you might argue it is the meat or the marinated veggies and I agree, but I say one always needs a promising dipping sauce for the extra suprise!
Of course the dipping sauce wouldn’t be of value without something to cover with the dip, in fact it would be useless.
Anyway we always think of meat and veggies first and then only we try to figure out different sauces to give the meal some more excitement and flavor.
That was the case when I came up with this Lemon Yogurt Sauce.
Having enjoyed middle eastern style food before, I was inspired to create this Lemon Yogurt Dip after falling in love with similar sauces in the past.
A bit of extra left over yogurt from the previous day, some cream to give it some texture (our yogurt here is low in fat), pinch of salt, dash of pepper and some zesty lemon juice for the extra food experience kick!
Mix it smooth and grab some Mediterranean veg kebabs or some cooked meat chunks, dip in generously and enjoy the summer flavors instantly.
The beauty of this Lemon Yogurt Dip is that you can use it together with Western or Indian foods.
I am not joking, it goes so well with multiple kebab and skewer types that you will end up making it frequently during the hot summer months.
In the coming days I have planned another kebab delight, a fire red, super flavorful, popular Indian dish!
Can you guess the upcoming red Indian dish? (tip: check out the above picture)
- 4 Tablespoons low fat Yoghurt
- 5 Tablespoons Cream
- Juice of 1 small Lemon
- pinch Salt
- pinch Pepper
- or
- 6 Tablespoons normal fatty Yoghurt
- 3 Tablespoon Cream
- Juice of 1 Lemon
- pinch Salt
- pinch Pepper
- Choose one of the 2 different lemon yoghurt dip recipes to prepare. Mix all the ingredients well and serve a bit chilled with veg kebabs or tandoori.
CCU says
This dip looks so refreshing!
Can’t wait to see the mystery indian dish!
Cheers
CCU
Helene Dsouza says
Yes exactly, it has refreshing properties and cooling ones as well. Good for the heat. =)
mjskit says
Are those strawberries that you are dipping? Love the meal suggestion – the veggie kabobs with this dip! What a great dip for grilled vegetables.
Helene Dsouza says
nop not strawberries. =P
thank you MJ!
Sanjeeta kk says
Can’t do without my yogurt dip…love it with my parathas, breads, cutlets and all that is savory! Never tried cream in the dip..need to make it soon.
Helene Dsouza says
Yes I feel the same way Sanjeeta! =D
Janie says
Looks really cool and refreshing, perfect with a vindaloo although the top pic looks more like a tandoori? Yummy 🙂
Janie x
Helene Dsouza says
hm I am not sure if the dip would make sense with a vindaloo sauce. Vindaloo is already quite on the heavier side. But maybe I should try your suggestion at least to see how it comes, would be for sure interesting. Thank you Janie!
john@kitchenriffs says
What a great dip! Love the flavor of lemon – this sound terrific. Are you doing something tandoori next? I love the great red color of tandoori paste!
Helene Dsouza says
Yes you got it right. A Tandoori dish is coming up next. =) Great guess John!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
This would be great for all kinds of things, veggies, falafel etc… I love it!
Helene Dsouza says
Completly true, you can use it with falafel, veggies etc as you mentioned Sylvie. =)
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Bet the cream makes it even more luscious!! Yum 🙂
Helene Dsouza says
Exactly it gives it more firmness and makes it of course more creamy.
Purabi Naha | Cosmopolitan Currymania says
Nice post! I am really bored of eating (and offering) that “hari chutney dip” or coriander chutney dip with Indian snacks. This dip looks healthy and light. Loved this idea, Helene!
Helene Dsouza says
That was my thought too last year and in general I like to have a few different dips to try during snack time etc. Thank you dear Purabi =)
Sissi says
Helene, I must try it and very quickly. Such a simple recipe but so unusual… I don’t think I have ever seen a lemon yogurt dip. Excellent idea!
Helene Dsouza says
Really? Oh wow then I want to know asap how you liked it Sissi =)
Kitchen Belleicious says
such a refreshing dip and perfect for summer dipping using all the delicious fruits in season.
Helene Dsouza says
oh yes refreshing but it’s less meant for fruits, well I would serve it with savory appetizers or with a main course. =)
Sandra | Sandra's Easy Cooking says
This sounds interesting, and so delicious…lemon and yogurt go so well and your recipe is perfect for this time of the year! Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!
Helene Dsouza says
Thank you so much Sandra, I appreciate your kind words!
Shema George says
Love yogurt based dips for kebabs..never tried it with strawberry – very interesting combo 🙂
Helene Dsouza says
Hi Shema =) those are not strawberries ^.^ but vegetarian tikka with Soya kebabs. =)
Minnie@thelady8home says
Great dip!! I was waiting for this one 🙂 Now can’t wait for your mysterious dish.
Lea @ Lea's Cooking says
The dip does sounds yummy. Great summer treat 🙂
Asmita says
Wow,
What a yummy sauce. I could also dip some potato chips in it. Tangy and yum!
Helene Dsouza says
oh for sure chips/fries you name it!
Cass @foodmyfriend says
Yum! This looks perfect to go with the soya kebabs 🙂
foodwanderings says
This lemon yogurt dip looks so enticing in its simplicity. I know it takes no time to whisk together and yet I more often then not I don’t bother doing it. Thanks for the inspiration.:)
Terra says
Oh my mind is wondering on what I would enjoy this lovely dip on! I bet some of my hubby’s delicious bbq, like some wood smoked fish, this dip would ROCK complimented with it! YUM, Hugs, Terra
Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says
I cant live without greek yoghurt in my house so I am always on the look out for more recipes. I have never added cream to yoghurt though so nice to learn something new.
Shil says
Looks so cool and refreshing! Perfect for summer.