Quick and easy Shwarma Sauce

I came up with this sauce when I did not have access to a blender and Tahini and did not feel like making hummous from scratch. It tastes good and can be made in a matter of minutes, while the meat is cooking – but it is best if it can sit for awhile for the flavours to fuse together. It is also ideal as a dip with anything from tortillas to crudites to crackers.

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup plain yoghurt
• salt and pepper to taste
• a pinch of chilli powder or a dash of chilli sauce (optional)
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin / jeera (This spice is essential – gives the sauce its distinctive taste)
• ¼ cup cucumber – seeds removed and finely diced
• 1 clove garlic (or according to taste or anti-social tendencies)
• pinch of mixed herbs

Combine the ingredients, set aside for 15-30 minutes, and use as a dip or in your shuwarmas.

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