Maast-O-Khiar - Persian Cucumber Sauce |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Maast-o-Khiar makes a delicious side-dish. Chilling time not included in preparation time. Ingredients:
16 ounces plain yogurt (greek or middle eastern yogurt preferred) |
1/2 small cucumber, grated |
one small onion, peeled and grated |
2 teaspoons mint |
salt, to taste |
1/8 teaspoon black pepper |
Directions:
1. Beat yogurt well until smooth.
2. If yogurt is too thick, add a bit of water while beating.
3. If fresh mint is used, it should be finely chopped.
4. Add mint, grated onion and cucumber, salt and pepper to yogurt and mix well.
5. Leave in the refrigerator for two hours, then serve.
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