53min 4 ppl
Mast-o-Khiar (Persian Yoghurt and Cucumber Dip)
18 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps
18 min · 6 steps
Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps
150 kcalper person
Protein 6g
Carbs 8g
Fats 10g
About this dish
Thick yoghurt, grated cucumber and crushed garlic combine in this cooling Persian dip, brightened with fresh mint and dill and finished with a scatter of walnuts. It's the perfect cool counterpoint to a table of spiced, smoky dishes.
Allergy Info
Dairy, Tree Nuts
Diet Info
Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Cucumbergrated, excess liquid squeezed out1 whole
- Garlic clovesfinely grated1 clove
- Fresh Mintfinely chopped10 g
- Fresh Dillfinely chopped10 g
Dairy & Eggs
- Full-Fat Plain Yogurt400 g
Dried Goods
- Walnutsroughly chopped30 g
Spices & Seasonings
- Fine sea salt0.5 tsp
Oils & Condiments
- Extra-virgin olive oilto serve1 tbsp
Utensils
- Mixing bowl
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
Method
1
Grate the cucumber and squeeze out the excess liquid using a clean tea towel.
Approx. 5 minutes
2
Finely grate the garlic.
Approx. 2 minutes
3
Stir the grated cucumber and garlic through the yoghurt in a mixing bowl.
Approx. 3 minutes
4
Finely chop the mint and dill and stir through the yoghurt mixture.
Approx. 4 minutes
5
Season with fine sea salt and stir in half the chopped walnuts.
Approx. 2 minutes
6
Spoon into a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil and scatter over the remaining walnuts.
Approx. 2 minutes
