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Doogh (Afghan and Persian Yoghurt Drink, aka Ayran)
Doogh (Ayran) is a tangy, slightly salty, refreshing and cooling yoghurt drink popular across the Middle East, Central Asia and the Med.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
2
- 250 g thick yoghurt (half/low fat works too)
- 1 large pinch salt
- 1 tbsp dried mint (OR 1 handful fresh mint leaves)
- 1/2 tsp dried rose petals, crushed between fingers
- 250 ml carbonated water (you can use still too, if you prefer)
- 1 handful ice cubes
- 2 stalk fresh mint
- 10 cm thick cucumber portion, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Place the yoghurt in a jug, along with the salt, mint and rose petals.
- 2
Divide the ice cube between 2 glasses.
- 3
Pour the yoghurt over the ice cubes, dividing it equally between the 2 glasses.
- 4
Top with the carbonated water, garnish with the mint and serve.
- 5
Place the yoghurt, mint and cucumbers into a blender and blend to a smooth mix.
- 6
Then divide between 2 glasses, over ice, and top with mint leaves.