Mast-o-Khiar

Name: Mast-o-Khiar
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Persian
Ingredients: 2 cups plain Greek yogurt; 1 cup cucumber, shredded and squeezed dry; 2 tbsp fresh dill, minced; 2 tbsp fresh mint, minced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 pinch black pepper

Cooling yogurt dip with shredded cucumber, fresh herbs, and a hint of garlic and walnuts. Perfect served cold as a refreshing appetizer or side.

15 minEasyServes 4120 cal/serving

PersianAppetizerNo-CookVegetarianGluten-Free

Ingredients

2 cups plain Greek yogurt
1 cup cucumber, shredded and squeezed dry
2 tbsp fresh dill, minced
2 tbsp fresh mint, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1 pinch black pepper

Instructions

1

In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups plain Greek yogurt, 1 cup shredded and squeezed dry cucumber, 2 tbsp minced fresh dill, 2 tbsp minced fresh mint, 1 clove minced garlic, and 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts.
2

Stir until well combined. Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1 pinch black pepper.
3

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
4

Serve cold as an appetizer with lavash bread, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.

Questions

Can I make Mast-o-Khiar dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups plain Greek yogurt. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Mast-o-Khiar keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Mast-o-Khiar?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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