easyTime:<30 minsMakes:about 3 cups
Yoghurt,both plain and with cucumbers,is a staple of Iranian tables – the thicker and sourer,the better. As a kid,I used yoghurt not only to balance sweetness and richness,but also to cool down food that was too hot to eat. Mast-o khiar is an everyday side,and one of my favourites. Dice,rather than grate,the cucumbers to keep them from getting watery,and don't skip the dried herbs,which add dimension to the fresh herbs.