Mast or khyar

Mast or khyar

INGREDIENTS FOR PEOPLE 4

• 1 large cucumber without seeds cut into small cubes or thin strips with peeler
• 600 g of white yogurt, preferably whole (Greek yogurt is excellent even if more fat)
• 2 finely chopped small shallots
• 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons of fresh dill
• spoon of dried oregano (optional)
• 1 / 2 fresh thyme spoon (optional)
• tarragon spoon (optional)
• 2 cloves of garlic / fresh peeled and well crushed.
• 3 spoons of chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• pepper to taste
• 1 / 2 cup of raisins washed and squeezed
To garnish:
• Fresh mint leaves
• Dill
• Dried rose flower petals
• A few grains of dried raisins
• Nuts and / or radishes cut into thin wedges.

PREPARATION

Combine all the well-chopped and minced ingredients in the serving bowl (not all are essential, also adjust according to your personal taste) except raisins. Mix evenly and season with salt. This dish can also be prepared a few hours before a meal and kept in the refrigerator. A few minutes before serving, add the raisins (which will remain crunchy), mix and garnish if necessary!

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