Haydari (Turkish Yogurt Dip)

Haydari (Turkish Yogurt Dip)

I live in Turkey and love ordering haydari at restaurants or picking it up from the deli section at the market. It is a thick and tangy Turkish yogurt dip best served with meat kebab and pita bread.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

92
Calories
6g
Fat
6g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 92
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6g 8%
Saturated Fat4g 19%
Cholesterol19mg 6%
Sodium88mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate6g 2%
Dietary Fiber0g 1%
Total Sugars4g
Protein5g
Vitamin C14mg 71%
Calcium137mg 11%
Iron1mg 6%
Potassium226mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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