Best Maast O Khiar Yogurt With Cucumber Recipes

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MAST-O-KHIAR (YOGURT CUCUMBER SALAD BITES)



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Mast-o-khiar is a scrumptious classic Persian salad of cool cucumbers with creamy yogurt, and infused with fragrant herbs. Presented here in two ways - as a traditional salad and in a modern appetizer style. It makes a great Persian style appetizer that is quick, easy, vegetarian, low carb and gluten free.

Provided by Roxana Begum

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 English cucumber (long, seedless, organic)
3 ½ cups yogurt (Greek style, whole milk)
1 to 2 cloves garlic (grated)
1/4 cup dill (fresh, chopped or frozen)
3 tablespoons green onions (chopped or shallots)
2 tablespoons mint (chopped or 1 tablespoon dried)
2 teaspoons rose petals (dried, ground)
2 pinches ground black pepper
Salt (to taste)
2 tablespoons raisins (soaked, optional)
2 tablespoons walnuts (chopped, optional)
Rose petals, mint, olive oil, barberries, walnuts, raisins, red pepper flakes
1 English cucumber (long, seedless, organic (optional))

Steps:

  • Scrub the surface of one cucumber using a vegetable brush and rinse well. Chop into small pieces. Alternatively you may grate the cucumber, especially for making the appetizer style cucumber yogurt salad bites.
  • Drain any juices very well. It should yield about 2 cups grated cucumber.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine cucumber, yogurt, garlic, dill, green onions, mint, and ground rose petals. Season it with pepper and salt as per taste.
  • Add raisins and walnuts if you prefer. The addition of these ingredients is most suitable if preparing it for the appetizer style cucumber salad bites. Chill the mixture for one to two hours.
  • If serving it as a traditional salad, then transfer the mixture to a serving bowl. Garnish with rose petals and mint to finish off the Mast-o-khiar.
  • If serving it as cucumber salad bites, then take the other cucumber, scrub and rinse the surface very well with a vegetable brush.
  • Cut off the ends of the cucumber. Then using a sharp knife cut it lengthwise through the center into two long halves.
  • Using a melon baller scoop out the center portion of the cucumber to create a hollow cavity along the length of the halves. Then cut the hollowed out cucumber halves into smaller pieces. Using a small spoon fill these with the cucumber yogurt mixture.
  • Garnish the yogurt cucumber salad bites with rose petals, mint, red pepper flakes, walnuts, raisins, barberries etc.
  • Place the cucumber salad bites on a serving platter and insert toothpicks to make it easy to serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Cup, Calories 107 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 70 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g

PERSIAN CUCUMBER YOGURT (MAAST-O KHIAR)



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This cool and healthy dip can be served along side rice and meat, or simply with bread. No Persian meal is complete without Maast-o khiar! This dish is best if refrigerated for a few hours, but if you are strapped for time feel free to serve after mixing. Don't be afraid to get creative! Try adding spinach, raisins, or walnuts. Other herbs could be used as well (i.e. mint, tarragon, oregano). More cucumbers, less shallots...it's your call! Enjoy!

Provided by SASHAYEGHI

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (32 ounce) container plain yogurt
3 English cucumbers, peeled and cubed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 shallot, finely chopped
5 tablespoons dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, and shallot. Season with dill, salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 3.4 mg, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 187.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

MAST-O KHIAR (PERSIAN YOGURT AND CUCUMBER DIP)



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From our local newspaper. Low fat yogurt can be substituted for whole milk yogurt. (This recipe can be also transformed with a snap of your fingers into a soup by adding 1 cup of cold water or broth, to desired consistency. Serve with an ice cube to keep soup chilled.)

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 English cucumber, peeled and diced
1/2 cup raisins
3 cups whole milk yogurt, drained (read intro)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped (NOT dried)
2 tablespoons fresh dill weed, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
3 tablespoons walnuts, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon of fresh mint
2 tablespoons fresh rose petals, cut into ribbons
1 dried rose bud (optional)

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl combine the cucumber, raisins, yogurt, sour cream, scallions, mint, dill, garlic and walnuts.
  • Stir mixture thoroughly and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate dip for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • When ready to serve, garnish with the mint, rose petals and the rose bud, if using.
  • Serve with pita bread triangles, Arabic bread, crostini, etc.
  • Yield is estimated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.1, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 31.1, Sodium 323, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 17.5, Protein 7.3

MAAST-O-KHIAR (YOGURT WITH CUCUMBER)



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Serve this minty yogurt dip as part of a Persian banquet for family and friends. With cucumber and mint, it makes a refreshing side dish for barbecued meats too

Provided by Sabrina Ghayour

Categories     Side dish

Time 5m

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 5

500g Greek yogurt
1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped into 1cm dice
2 heaped tsp of dried mint
50g golden raisins
dried Persian pink rose petals, a small handful of mint leaves, rolled up and cut into ribbons and a drizzle of olive oil, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix the cucumber, dried mint, golden raisins and some salt and pepper in a bowl until evenly combined. Check the seasoning to taste and adjust if needed. Spoon onto a plate or bowl and garnish with the rose petals, mint leaves and a drizzle of olive oil, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.16 milligram of sodium

MAAST-O-KHIAR - PERSIAN CUCUMBER SAUCE



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Make and share this Maast-O-Khiar - Persian Cucumber Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Southwest Asia (middle East)

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

16 ounces plain yogurt (Greek or Middle Eastern yogurt preferred)
1/2 small cucumber, grated
one small onion, peeled and grated
2 teaspoons mint
salt, to taste
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Beat yogurt well until smooth.
  • If yogurt is too thick, add a bit of water while beating.
  • If fresh mint is used, it should be finely chopped.
  • Add mint, grated onion and cucumber, salt and pepper to yogurt and mix well.
  • Leave in the refrigerator for two hours, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 57.4, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.3, Protein 4.5

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