This creamy roasted garlic yoghurt dip is tangy and easy to make, perfect for snacking or as asauce for grilled meats and kebabs. Pair it with fresh vegetables, pita, or Persian dishes like pistachio kebabs and Shirazi salad for a complete, delicious meal.
Course Dip
Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 40 minutesmins
Total Time 50 minutesmins
Servings 3
Author sumisculinarynotes
Ingredients
1whole head of garlic
1cupGreek yogurtfull-fat or low-fat
1tbspolive oilplus more for roasting
1–2 tsp lemon juiceto taste
1tsphoney or maple syrupoptional, for balance
¼tspsalt
¼tspblack pepper
1tbspchopped fresh herbsparsley, cilantro, dill, or chives — optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Slice the top off the whole head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle with a little olive oil and wrap the head in aluminum foil.
1 whole head of garlic
Place the wrapped garlic on a baking sheet and roast for 30–40 minutes, until the cloves are soft, golden, and caramelized. Let it cool slightly.
Once cool enough to handle, squeeze the softened cloves out of their skins into a small bowl.
Mash them well with a fork.
Add the Greek yoghurt, olive oil, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
1 cup Greek yogurt, 1 –2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey or maple syrup, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp olive oil
Taste the dip and adjust lemon juice, salt, or pepper as needed.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, dill, or chives for extra flavour and colour.
1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs
Chill before serving:
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavours meld.
Serve with fresh vegetables, pita bread, crackers, or use as a sauce for grilled meats and roasted vegetables. You can also use as a spread for wraps or sandwiches.