Mast-o-Khiar

Mast-o-Khiar

Mast-o-Khiar

Veg

Thick Persian yogurt stirred with finely grated cucumber, dried rose petals, walnuts, and fresh mint — served cold as a refreshing side to every Persian meal.

Cuisines

Persian

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Yogurt 2 cups Yogurt , plain
Cucumber 1 cup Cucumber , finely diced
Raisin 2 tablespoons Raisin
Mint 1 tablespoon Mint , dried
Dill 1 tablespoon Dill , fresh, chopped
Garlic 1 clove Garlic , minced
salt — Salt , to taste
Black Pepper — Black Pepper , to taste
Walnut — Walnut , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 In a mixing bowl, combine the plain yogurt and finely diced cucumber.
  2. 2 Add the raisins, dried mint, fresh dill, and minced garlic to the yogurt mixture.
  3. 3 Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and mix well to combine all ingredients.
  4. 4 Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. 5 Before serving, stir the mixture again and transfer to a serving dish.
  6. 6 Garnish with chopped walnuts if desired.

Tips

For a richer taste, use full-fat yogurt. Adjust the amount of dried mint to your preference.