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.
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
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, chopped dill, chopped mint, minced garlic, and ground cumin.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Refrigerate the dolma for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- 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