Persian Yogurt with Cucumber (Mast-o Khiar)

Closeup of a bowl of mast o khiar with cucumbers, fresh herbs and other items around it.

Persian Yogurt with Cucumber (Mast-o Khiar)

Found across many Middle Eastern cuisines, yogurt with cucumbers is a classic side dish. This Persian version, mast o khiar, is made with creamy yogurt, crisp cucumbers, dill, and mint for a refreshing and herb-packed bite.

Course Appetizers

Cuisine Persian

Keyword mast, mast o khiar, masto khiar, must o kheyar, persian yogurt, persian yogurt with cucumber, yogurt and cucumbers

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 127kcal

Author Laura Bashar | Family Spice

Ingredients

4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 ½ cup diced Persian cucumbers
2 teaspoon dried dill
2 teaspoon dried mint
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
This is optional, but when I serve this I like to garnish with some chopped cucumbers, dried herbs and some crushed dried rose petals.

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Notes

Recipe Tips: Traditionally, middle-eastern yogurt is thick and a little sour. If you can not find authentic middle-eastern yogurt, you may need to adjust the seasonings.

Serving Suggestions: Chopped walnuts and/or raisins can also be added to the yogurt.

Great as a side dish or as an appetizer, served with bread or potato chips.

TO STORE: Store any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week. The cucumbers will release water the longer it sits. Persian cucumbers have less water, which is why I prefer to use them.

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