How To Make Persian Cucumber Yogurt (Maast-o Khiar)
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 0 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 Persian cucumbers, grated
- 2 cups of Greek yogurt
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of dried mint
- 1 tablespoon of dried dill
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the grated cucumbers, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, dried mint, dried dill, olive oil, and salt. Mix well until everything is combined.
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Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt if needed.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Before serving, garnish with fresh mint leaves.
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Serve chilled with pita bread or as a side dish with any meal.
Nutrition
- Calories : 150kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 10mg
- Sodium : 350mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 12g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 12g
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