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

Ingredients

• 500 g Greek yogurt
• 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped into 1cm dice
• 2 heaped tsp of dried mint
• 50 g 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)

Steps

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.