Persian Cucumber Yogurt (Maast-O Khiyaar)

"Traditionally used as a side dish, this recipe goes well along side persian stews and different types of Persian rice. It's similair to the Greek Tzatziki sauce. I learned this Persian recipe from my parents, and mastered it with my own twists."
 
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Ready In:
10mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
6
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ingredients

  • 32 fluid ounces plain yogurt (Preferrably Caravan or Abali brands, found at Middle Eastern specialty stores)
  • 12 cup kefir cheese
  • 1 large cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons mint (dried and crushed)
  • 2 tablespoons basil (fresh finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons dried rose petals (gol-mohammadi) (optional)
  • 12 cup walnuts (crushed) (optional)
  • 12 cup raisins (optional)
  • salt (be generous)
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper, to taste
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directions

  • In a large bowl, mix the yougurt and kefir cheese.
  • Finely chop the cucumbers and add to yogurt mixture.
  • Add basil, mint, salt, pepper, onion powder, raisins, walnuts, and dried rose petals to the mixture.
  • Mix well.
  • Refrigerate for an hour and serve.

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