Creamy, nutty, tangy and with a real kick of heat from red chilli powder, this spicy tahini yogurt sauce comes together in just 5 minutes with no blender needed. It is gluten free and nut free sauce.
This is one of those recipes that taste as if it took much longer than it did. Whether you’re drizzling over roasted parsnips, spicy roasted cauliflower, serving it as a dipping sauce alongside grilled eggplant or zucchini, it delivers every single time.
The best part of this creamy yogurt tahini sauce is that it is prepared with everyday ingredients that you likely have in your kitchen. A bowl and spoon/fork and 5 minutes is all it takes to make it. Just combine all the ingredients and serve, no cooking or blending involved.
This healthy tahini sauce is a versatile dip that is equally good as a dip, drizzle or dressing. Red chilli powder gives a real spicy kick and it is about to become a favourite for spice lovers.
Notes On Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need to make this recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.
Pantry Ingredients: Tahini, salt, pepper and cumin powder.
Chilli powder/Cayenne: Just a little is enough to balance the sauce’s sweet and tangy taste. Add more to spice up your sauce.
Vegetables: Lemon and garlic.
How To Make Spicy Tahini Yogurt Sauce?
(This is an overview with process photos, the full recipe is at the bottom in a recipe card)
Place yogurt and the rest of the ingredients in a bowl.
Stir well until everything is well combined.
Serve spicy tahini yogurt sauce with any side dish of your choice.
Variations and Substitutions
Fresh Herbs: Finely chopped parsley adds a lovely flavour to the sauce. Stir it along with other ingredients.
Vegan: For vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with plant based yogurt.
How To Serve Creamy Tahini Yogurt Sauce?
Use this homemade spicy tahini yogurt sauce as a dressing for salads such as sweet potato bean salad, butternut squash black eyed pea salad, quinoa vegetable salad and pear walnut cranberry salad.
Great as a dipping sauce for vegetable sticks and fries.
Pour it over garlic herb roasted root vegetables or roasted sweet wedges for extra flavour and taste.
Yogurt tahini sauce could be used as a spread for burgers, sandwiches, and tortilla vegetable wraps.
Storage
You can store this homemade tahini yogurt dip in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days in the fridge. It might thicken slightly while in the fridge, just add a splash of water and give it a good stir before serving.
Tips And Tricks
Tahini: Use good quality tahini for the best flavour. Look for a brand made from hulled sesame seeds with a light colour and pourable consistency. Avoid tahini that is thick or pasty.
Heat: Adjust chilli powder to suit your spice levels. It varies in heat levels between brands so start with half a teaspoon, taste and add more if you want a stronger kick.
Don’t Blend: Either use fork or whisk. Blending can make the sauce too thin.
Spicy Tahini Yogurt Sauce (Ready In 5 Mins)
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Spoon/Whisk
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- ½ cup (or) 145 gms Greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- salt as required
- chilli powder as required
- juice from half lemon adjust to your taste
Instructions
- Add ½ cup (or) 145 gms Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons tahini, juice from half lemon, salt, ½ teaspoon cumin powder and chilli powder to a bowl.2 tablespoons tahini, ½ cup (or) 145 gms Greek yogurt, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, salt, chilli powder, juice from half lemon
- Stir until everything is well combined.
- Serve spicy tahini yogurt sauce with any side dish of your choice.
Notes
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