Dolma (creamy Yogurt And Herb Dip)

Dolma is a popular creamy yogurt and herb dip in Uzbek cuisine, perfect for serving with fresh vegetables, pita bread, or as a side dish for grilled meats. This refreshing dip is easy to prepare and bursting with flavors of herbs and tangy yogurt.

Dolma (creamy Yogurt And Herb Dip)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, chopped dill, chopped mint, minced garlic, and ground cumin.
  2. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
  3. Refrigerate the dolma for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
  4. Before serving, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or dill.

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
Carbohydrates
8g
Protein
6g
Fat
7g

Supplies

Mixing bowl Serving platter

Tools

Knife Cutting board Measuring spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the dolma with a variety of fresh vegetables such as cucumber, carrot sticks, and bell pepper slices. It also pairs well with warm pita bread or as a side for grilled kebabs.

Tips & tricks

For a thicker consistency, you can strain the yogurt using a cheesecloth-lined strainer for a few hours before preparing the dolma.

Cost

$5