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Haydari (Turkish Yoghurt Dip)
5 from 24 votes

Haydari (Turkish Yoghurt Dip)

Haydari is a Turkish yogurt dip blending thick strained yogurt and crumbled feta cheese with garlic paste, fresh dill, and chopped walnuts. The mixture is enriched with melted butter infused with dried mint and optional chili flakes, resulting in a creamy, tangy, and mildly textured dip garnished with aromatic spices.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 151 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Turkish

Ingredients

  • 75 g feta cheese
  • 200 g thick strained yoghurt
  • 1 clove garlic (turned into a paste with a pinch of salt)
  • 2 tablespoon dill finely chopped, fresh
  • 40 g walnut (finely chopped)
  • 25 g butter (to garnish)
  • ½ teaspoon dried mint
  • ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes to garnish, optional

Instructions

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  1. Place the feta cheese in a bowl and turn it into a paste using a fork.
  2. Gently melt the butter (or heat the olive oil if not using butter) on low heat in a small saucepan and add the dry mint along with the chili flakes. Allow 5 minutes to infuse the oil with mint and chili.
  3. Add the yogurt, melted butter, garlic purée, finely chopped dill, and walnuts to the bowl and mix well.
  4. Transfer the yogurt and feta mixture into a serving bowl and garnish with chili flakes or a drizzle of olive oil.

Notes

  • If thick strained yogurt is unavailable, strain regular yogurt through cheesecloth for several hours to remove excess liquid.
  • Omitting walnuts will yield a smoother dip without nutty texture.
  • Do not freeze Haydari, as thawing causes separation and changes its texture.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to five days.
  • Chill the dip at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to develop.

Nutrition Information

Calories 151kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 239mg (10%) Potassium 147mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 163IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 173mg (17%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 151

% Daily Value*

Calories 151kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 239mg 10%
Potassium 147mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 163IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 173mg 17%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.