Haydari (Turkish Yogurt Dip)

Haydari (Turkish Yogurt Dip)
  • 1 (16 ounce) container plain yogurt
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened (optional)
  • 2 mint leaves, for garnish


  1. Line a colander with two layers of cheesecloth and place over a medium bowl. Place the yogurt on the cheesecloth and cover the colander with plastic wrap. Allow yogurt to drain 8 hours or overnight.
  2. Scoop the drained yogurt into a mixing bowl. Mash the garlic cloves with the salt into a fine paste; mix into the yogurt. Stir the dill, parsley, and cream cheese into the yogurt and garlic mixture. Spread onto a dish and garnish with the mint leaves to serve.

04/29/2018
Haydari (Turkish Yogurt Dip), recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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