Persian yogurt cucumber

Mast-o-khiar is such an easy and quick dip to make. Literally translated the name of this dip means yogurt and cucumber. It is one of the staples at Persian ... Read More

Persian yoghurt & cucumber dip

Whether you call it tzatziki, cacik, mast o khiar, or cucumber yogurt dip, it's just plain yummy as a side, dip, spread, or healthy snack!

This is a simple yogurt dish with Persian inspiration. It’s typically used as a condiment or side dish to rices, roasted meats and vegetables. We have used it at home as a sauce, dip, sprea…

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Mast o Khiar is a Persian staple. It's a refreshing cucumber and yogurt dip that pairs perfectly on the side of many dishes! Adding a big dollop of this dip will take any dish to another level!

Yoghurt, both plain and with cucumbers, is a staple of Iranian tables – the thicker and sourer, the better. As a kid, I used yoghurt not only to balance sweetness and richness, but also to cool down food that was too hot to eat. Mast-o khiar is an everyday side, and one of my favourites. Dice, rather than grate, the cucumbers to keep them from getting watery, and don't skip the dried herbs, which add dimension to the fresh herbs.