MAAST-O-KHIAR (YOGURT WITH CUCUMBER)

Maast-o-khiar (yogurt with cucumber) image

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

Time 5m

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

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