Mast-o-Khiar (Iranian Cucumber and Mint Yougurt)

Mast o Khiar is a simple traditional Iranian side dish that goes good with almost everything. With mint, cucumbers

Step 1: Gather Ingredients

You will need:

2 cups yogurt (not sweet. Just a little sour is perfect. Mine is home made)

1/2 a large cucumber

4-5 sprigs fresh mint

1/3 Teaspoon salt

Raisins (optional)

You will also need:

Knife

Dish to serve in

Serving spoon

Measuring spoons

Step 2: Mix Mint and Yogurt

Ok, this is easy.

-Pour approximately two cups of yogurt into your bowl.

-Add 1 Tablespoon of dried mint.

-Add about 1/3 of a teaspoon of salt.

-Mix everything

Step 3: Add Cucumber

 Peel and dice half a cucumber.

-Mix into yougurt

Step 4: Garnish With Fresh Mint

Take the fresh mint and put it on top.

Step 5: Serve

Serve chilled. Usually its fine if you make it right before you serve it.

If you want you can add raisins.

Enjoy!

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