Mast O Khiar (herbed Yogurt Dip)

Mast o Khiar is a traditional herbed yogurt dip from Azerbaijani cuisine. It is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for serving as an appetizer or alongside main courses.

Mast O Khiar (herbed Yogurt Dip)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 cucumber, grated and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped mint, and chopped dill.
  2. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
  3. Season with salt to taste.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

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
50 per serving
Protein
3g
Fat
2g
Carbohydrates
5g

Supplies

Mixing bowl Serving bowl Spoon

Tools

Grater Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve Mast o Khiar with pita bread, naan, or vegetable sticks.

Tips & tricks

For a creamier texture, use Greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt.

Cost

$5