Refreshing Cucumber Yogurt Dip Recipe – Khiyar bi Laban

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Cucumber Yogurt Dip Recipe

Cucumber Yogurt dip is a smooth, healthy, and very refreshing perfect for the spring and summer.  Its main ingredients are yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, mint, and salt. We have this dish as a common appetizer on hot days, and during springtime in Lebanon, when in season, we prepare it using fresh local yogurt made from goat milk, which gives it a richer deeper taste.  It’s such an amazing and super easy-to-make dish that is also common to find in different variations in Turkish and Persian restaurants (aka Masto Khiar).  Our Greek cousins have an offshoot that they call Tzatziki Dip, and I also learned that they have a similar dish in Bulgaria which they call “Tarator”.

Cucumber Yogurt Dip Recipe FAQs

Is cucumber and yogurt healthy?

Yes, cucumber and yogurt are healthy for health. They are tasty and full of nutrients.

How to prepare cucumber and yogurt dips?

The preparation of the dish is mentioned in the below section.

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Refreshing Cucumber Yogurt Dip Recipe – Khiyar bi Laban

Prep10 min

Serves4

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Ingredients

• 4 persian cucumbers (or equivalent), finely chopped
• 4 cups of plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup of water
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
• a few leaves of green mint finely chopped, or 1 teaspoon of dried mint powder
• a dash of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk the yogurt, water, crushed garlic, salt and lemon juice well.  If you’re preparing this in summer, you can add 2-3 ice cubes in the mix to cool the yogurt and make it even more refreshing

2. Finely Chop the cucumbers into cubes of ~ 1/3 inches, add to the mixing bowl

3. Add the finely chopped green mint or the dried mint powder and salt, mix well

4. Serve in small soup bowls as an appetizer or snack, enjoy and thank the Lord!

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