Creamy Yogurt and Cucumber Salad (Mast-o-Khiar)
Mast-o-Khiar, also known as Creamy Yogurt and Cucumber Salad, is a refreshing and creamy dish from Kurdish cuisine. It is a perfect side dish or appetizer, especially during hot summer days.
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon dried mint
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, fresh mint, and dried mint.
- Season with salt and black pepper, and mix well.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 0 minutes
- Total time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking method
- No cooking required
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 120 per serving
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 5g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Serving bowl
Tools
Knife Cutting board Grater
Serving suggestions
Serve Mast-o-Khiar with pita bread or as a side dish with grilled meats.
Tips & tricks
For a thicker consistency, you can strain the yogurt using a cheesecloth before mixing it with the other ingredients.
Cost
$5