Mast o Khiar or Persian Yoghurt Dip

Mast o Khiar is much like the well known Greek dish Tzatziki although made using slightly different ingredients  and is used as an accompliment to meals in the same way. It’s also a great dip for the buffet table, with drinks and a lovely appetizer when served with naan or flat bread.

Serves 3.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 a cucumber
• 3  cups of slightly sour low fat plain yoghurt
• 2 desert spoons of dried mint
• a dash of lime juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• As sprig of fresh mint, walnuts, or slices of radish  to decorate

Preparation:

• Chop the cucumber into small pieces or grate

Method:

1. Combine the yoghurt, cucumber and mint and mix well.
2. Add salt and pepper to taste and I add a dash of lime juice but this is personal taste.
3. Pour into a serving dish and chill
4. Decorate before serving.

Serve with naan or flat bread.