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Cacık Dip
Easy 10 min~95 kcal 1/10
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Mast o Khiar
A Persian cucumber yogurt dip with mint, walnuts, raisins, and a thick, cooling texture.
Medium⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 4~190 kcal🇮🇷 Iranian🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 30 min rest
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- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 45 min- Prep15 min
- Resting/Marinating30 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the appetizer
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Strained yogurt
- 2 adet Cucumber
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Dried mint
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Walnuts
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Raisins
- 1 diş Garlic
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Salt
For the topping
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Olive oil
For serving
- 2 adet Lavash
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the cucumbers, remove the seeded middle, and dice them into small cubes.
- 2
Coarsely break the walnuts and crush the garlic.
- 3
Mix the strained yogurt with the cucumber, dried mint, walnuts, raisins, garlic, and salt.
- 4
Rest the meze in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
30 min30:00 - 5
Spoon the mast o khiar into a bowl and drizzle olive oil over the top.
- 6
Serve cold with lavash.
💡 Tip: Remove the seeded center of the cucumber; watery cucumbers common in Turkey loosen the yogurt quickly.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve mast o khiar cold in a small bowl alongside kebabs, rice, or optional lavash.
Nutrition (per serving)
~190
kcal calories
9
g protein
17
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 35%Fat 46%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Tree nuts
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Mast o Khiar make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Mast o Khiar take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 0 minutes, including 30 minutes of passive resting; 45 minutes in total.Is Mast o Khiar difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Mast o Khiar have?
Approximately 190 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 17g, fat: 10g.Which allergens does Mast o Khiar contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Mast o Khiar belong to?
This recipe belongs to Iranian cuisine.How many ingredients does Mast o Khiar need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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