Maast-o-khiar (yogurt with cucumber)
Serve this minty yogurt dip as part of a Persian banquet for family and friends. With cucumber and mint, it makes a refreshing side dish for barbecued meats too
- Preparation:
- Total:
- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 500g Greek yogurt
- 1large cucumber, peeled and chopped into 1cm dice
- 2heaped tsp of dried mint
- 50g golden raisins
- dried Persian pink rose petals, a small handful of mint leaves, rolled up and cut into ribbons and a drizzle of olive oil, to serve (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Mix the cucumber, dried mint, golden raisins and some salt and pepper in a bowl until evenly combined. Check the seasoning to taste and adjust if needed. Spoon onto a plate or bowl and garnish with the rose petals, mint leaves and a drizzle of olive oil, if you like.