Taratur is a traditional Macedonian summer side dish or dip (it can be served either way) which is similar to Tzatziki, but it is not the same. The variations are in the extra ingredients used in Taratur and in the thickness of the yogurt; the yogurt used for Tzatziki is as thick as a spread, whereas the yogurt for Taratur is a lot thinner because Taratur is meant to be either eaten with a spoon or dipped in with a piece of crunchy rustic piece of bread. - Diethood —Diethood
So yummy. This refreshing dip teasingly reminded me of the flavors of summer when I made it on a chilly wintry evening. The cool cucumbers, tangy yogurt, aromatic mint and the little kick provided by the garlic worked really well together, and the walnuts (which I toasted to amp up the nutty flavor) gave this dip a wonderful bit of crunch. I served this with warm pita bread, but it would also be sublime with falafel or grilled lamb. I suggest adding the raw garlic according to taste, so that it doesn’t overwhelm the dish. For me and my tasters one big clove was just about right. Nice recipe -- and very versatile! —cookinginvictoria
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