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Mast-o Khiar (Yogurt & Cucumber Dip)

Name: Mast-o Khiar (Yogurt & Cucumber Dip)
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Iran
Ingredients: 1 Cucumber; 200g Plain yogurt; 1/2 clove Garlic; 1 tsp Dried mint; 2 tbsp Raisins; A pinch Salt

Side Dish

⏱ 10 min

👥 Serves 2

Difficulty ⭐

Just toss yogurt, cucumber, and mint — the refreshing side essential to the Iranian table.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

A classic side dish combining rich yogurt with cucumber and dried mint, served with nearly every meal in Iran. It accompanies richly spiced braised dishes as a palate cleanser, and is also eaten on its own with bread. Additions like raisins or walnuts vary by household, making it a dish with real personality.

🌆 Where it's eaten: An Iranian summer table: this cold dish is always served next to a rich ghormeh sabzi.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

Cucumber 1
Plain yogurt 200g
Garlic 1/2 clove
Dried mint 1 tsp
Raisins 2 tbsp
Salt A pinch

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Finely chop the cucumber.
Squeeze out excess liquid lightly.
Mix the yogurt with grated garlic, dried mint, and salt.
Add the cucumber and toss.
Scatter with raisins if desired.
Chill in the refrigerator before serving.

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