Yogurt with dried mint, cucumber and raisins
Maast-o Khiar is a refreshing cucumber and mint yogurt that is typically served with Persian rice or stew.
Ingredients
- 32 oz whole milk yogurt
- 3 Persian cucumbers, grated. or 1/2 of an English cucumber
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 1/2 tablespoons dried mint, or 1/2 cup packed fresh mint finely chopped
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon rose petals, ground for garnish on top
Instructions
- combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Garnish with rose petals and fresh mint.
- Serve as a side dish with Persian stew or rice dishes.
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