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Haydari (Turkish Yoghurt Dip)
Haydari is a delicious Turkish Yoghurt Dip made with feta cheese, thick strained yogurt, fresh herbs, and chopped walnuts.
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 fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 40 g walnut (finely chopped)
- 25 g butter (to garnish)
- ½ teaspoon dried mint
- ¼ teaspoon chilli flakes (optional) (to garnish)
Instructions
- Place the feta cheese in a bowl and turn it into a paste using a fork.
- 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.
- Add the yogurt, melted butter, garlic purée, finely chopped dill, and walnuts to the bowl and mix well.
- Transfer the yogurt and feta mixture into a serving bowl and garnish with chili flakes or a drizzle of olive oil.
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Notes
- If you can't find thick strained yogurt, you can make your own by putting normal yogurt into a cheesecloth and waiting for a few hours until you get rid of the excess water in the yogurt.
- You can skip the walnuts if you want a smoother texture.
- I don't recommend freezing this dip as it would lose its texture and get watery when defrosted.
- The leftovers of Haydari dip would keep for up to 5 days when refrigerated in an airtight container.
- Allow the Haydari to chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Information
Calories
151kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
239mg
(10%)
Potassium
147mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
163IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
173mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
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.