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Roasted Garlic Yoghurt Dip

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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 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 3
Author sumisculinarynotes

Ingredients

  • 1 whole head of garlic
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt full-fat or low-fat
  • 1 tbsp olive oil plus more for roasting
  • 1 –2 tsp lemon juice to taste
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup optional, for balance
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs parsley, 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.