Mast o Khiar - Persian Yogurt and Cucumber Dip
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Mast o Khiar - Persian Yogurt and Cucumber Dip
Description
Mast o Khiar combines plain Greek yogurt with chopped cucumbers, bringing crispness and moisture to the creamy base. The dried mint adds herbal notes, while powdered rose petals introduce a subtle floral aroma unique to Persian cuisine. Walnuts and raisins contribute contrasting textures and warmth, balancing the naturally cool ingredients.
The dip is finished with salt and pepper for seasoning and is stirred until well combined before chilling. Serving with pita chips, pita bread, naan, or lavash highlights the dip’s versatility and freshness.
Using seedless Persian or mini cucumbers prevents excess water, and squeezing grated cucumber reduces liquid if preferred. The yogurt can be full fat, low fat, or nonfat, and European-style yogurt may add tanginess.
Ingredients
- 4 cups yogurt See Note #1, plain, Greek
- 2 cups cucumber See Note #2, chopped
- 2 tbsp dried mint
- 1 tsp dried rose petals powdered
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a large bowl.
- Stir well until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Refrigerate the yogurt dip for 30 minutes.
- Serve with pita chips, pita bread, naan, or lavash bread.
Notes
- Use plain Greek yogurt of any fat content or European yogurt for varying sourness.
- Seedless cucumbers like Persian or mini cucumbers help prevent excess water in the dip.
- If grating cucumbers, squeeze out excess moisture before mixing to avoid a watery dip.
- Adding garlic powder can increase the dip's flavor depth if desired.
- Walnuts and raisins add warmth to balance the dip's naturally cool ingredients, a traditional flavor balance in Persian cuisine.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 588mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 139IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 260mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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