Kotlet (lamb & potato patties)
Make traditional Persian kotlet – lamb & potato patties – for a snack or side to an Iranian New Year feast
Maast-o-khiar (yogurt with cucumber)
Serves 4-6
Easy
Prep:
No cook
Serve this minty yogurt dip as part of a Persian banquet for family and friends. With cucumber and mint, it makes a refreshing side dish for barbecued meats too
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- 500g Greek yogurt
- 1 large cucumberpeeled and chopped into 1cm dice
- 2 heaped tsp of dried mint
- 50g golden raisins
- dried Persian pink rose petals, a small handful of mint leaves, rolled up and cut into ribbons and a drizzle of olive oil, to serve(optional)
Nutrition: Per serving (6)
- kcal145
- fat9g
- saturates6g
- carbs10g
- sugars10g
- fibre1g
- protein6g
- salt0.16g
Method
step 1
Mix the cucumber, dried mint, golden raisins and some salt and pepper in a bowl until evenly combined. Check the seasoning to taste and adjust if needed. Spoon onto a plate or bowl and garnish with the rose petals, mint leaves and a drizzle of olive oil, if you like.
