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    May 4, 2022

    Haydari (Turkish Yogurt Dip)

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    Haydari (Turkish Yogurt Dip) is a refreshing, delicious, and creamy sauce that tastes just incredible! It is served as a mezze, spread over a warm flatbread, or alongside grilled meats and vegetables.

    Taking less than 15 minutes to prepare, Haydari is one of the most popular dips in Turkish cuisine. It is made from plain yogurt mixed with feta cheese, salt, and fresh herbs, drizzled with olive oil and fresh dill. Haydari is so simple to make, I guarantee you will love it!


    Easy and Delicious Haydari Dip

    Haydari (Turkish Yogurt Dip) is a  creamy sauce that is served as a mezze, spread over a warm flatbread, or alongside grilled meats and vegetables.
    Look at this beautiful and mouthwatering sauce!

    What is Haydari?

    Haydari is a yogurt-based dip that has strained yogurt as its main component. The other ingredients are fresh herbs, salt, butter, garlic, and olive oil.

    Presented as a traditional mezze or an appetizer dish in the Mediterranean cuisine, haydari is usually paired with hummus and other mild tasting bread, crispy chips and crackers, or a freshly warm flatbread.

    Haydari tastes perfectly delicious and is full of different flavors when it is served with kebabs, various grilled meats, and vegetables, or even with raw sticks of cucumbers and carrots.


    Haydari vs Tzatziki

    Although both of the sauces are made from plain yogurt, there are slight differences between them. On one hand, tzatziki contains salted grated cucumber and lemon juice which are added to the liquid yogurt base. On the other hand, haydari does not contain cucumber, also it is much thicker and saltier than tzatziki.


    What's in Turkish Dip?

    Plain yogurt: it is a healthy dairy product that gives the dish its thick and creamy consistency.

    Feta Cheese: it adds a tangy, salty, and rich flavor to the dipping sauce.

    Garlic: Using fresh garlic will enhance the flavor of this dish and make it even healthier.

    Fresh mint leaves: Adding some pure minty freshness to the sauce is always a good thing!

    Unsalted butter: It gives creaminess, smoothness, and thickness to the texture of the dipping sauce.

    Dill: It will give your dipping sauce a uniquely fresh and citrus flavor.

    Olive oil: Using fresh oil will add a grassy and buttery flavor.

    Salt: It surely balances all the flavors in this recipe.


    A Perfect Match to Salads and Meats

    Yogurt dip  drizzled with olive oil and ready to be served alongside grilled meats and vegetables.
    The taste is really so creamy and flavorful!

    Why You'll Love This Haydari Recipe

    This flavorful dip is so quick and easy to make – you can finish preparing it in less than 15 minutes!

    The recipe has simple steps to follow – mash the feta, chop the herbs, and mix it all together with plain yogurt!

    This dip is healthy, delicious, and suitable for children and adults alike!

    Haydari is so versatile – you can use it as a dipping sauce for appetizers or combine it with grilled meat, fish, and vegetables.

    This is a gluten-free and nut-free recipe in case you are afraid of having any allergic reactions.


    Serving Suggestions

    Haydari tastes great with chicken! Don't miss out on these amazing chicken dishes such as BBQ Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe, Dry Chicken Tikka in the Oven, and Easy Keto Chicken Fritters!

    If you in a mood for beef or lamb, then you should try Beef Kafta kabobs, Slow Cooked Goat Shoulder, and Easy Air Fryer Lamb Chops in 13 Minutes with haydari dip!

    Turkish dip tastes awesome with fish such as with savory 10 Minutes Honey Glazed Air Fryer Salmon and Air Fryer Salmon Nuggets! Moreover, haydari tastes flavorful and smooth with Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes!

    Spreading haydari sauce on Samoon Bread | Iraqi flatbread and Easy Homemade Ramadan Bread is another delicious idea! Or just dip Rice Noodle Egg Rolls (Vietnamese Fried Spring Roll Recipe) in haydari!


    Mouthwatering Yogurt Dip

    Haydari dip, a delicious, creamy, and refreshing yogurt thick sauce ready to be served.
    Everyone will enjoy this amazing yogurt sauce!

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    How to store Turkish yogurt dip?

    Haydari will keep in the fridge for up to 2-4 days in a closed container.

    What does haydari taste like?

    Haydari dip is thick, creamy, and salty, with a freshness from mint and a hint of spice from raw garlic.

    How to substitute dill?

    Dried tarragon provides the same touch of anise flavor to the haydari dip as dill does.

    Can I make a vegan alternative?

    Of course! You can swap yogurt with dairy-free yogurt which should be unflavored and unsweetened. And you can easily swap feta cheese with tofu cheese.

    How to freeze it?

    Freezing Haydari is not advisable since it will lose its desirable texture.


    Tips for the Best Yogurt Dip:

    • You can adjust the ingredients and double this recipe if you are to serve it for a larger number of people.
    • Also you can make it ahead of time: just keep it in the refrigerator until you need to serve.
    • The dip is best made with simple yogurt, but you can use thick Greek yogurt as well.
    • Don't forget to add salt, since this alters the dip by bringing out the extreme savory flavors from the Greek yogurt.

    Delicious and Savory Turkish Dip

    Haydari thick yogurt dip that is delicious, creamy, and refreshing.
    Such a refreshing thick sauce!

    Ingredients:

    • Feta cheese
    • Plain yogurt
    • Unsalted butter
    • Garlic cloves
    • Dry mint
    • Fresh mint leaves
    • Salt
    • Fresh dill
    • Olive oil

    Just Tasty and Simple Ingredients

    This yogurt dip is delicious, creamy, and refreshing that's made from from simple ingredients.
    The recipe is simple and easy to make!

    How to make Haydari:

    First, bring a bowl, and mash the feta cheese with a fork. Then add yogurt to feta cheese, whisk to combine, and set aside.

    Bring a a bowl, and mash the feta cheese with a fork. Then add yogurt to feta cheese, whisk to combine, and set aside.

    Next, you have to wash, dry, and finely chop both fresh dill and fresh mint.

    After that, place a pan on medium heat, and add butter. Once the butter has melted, add minced garlic and dry mint. Then sauté for 2 minutes and set aside.

    Place a pan on medium heat, and add butter. Once the butter has melted, add minced garlic and dry mint. Then sauté for 2 minutes and set aside.

    Finally, add finely chopped dill and mint to the yogurt and feta cheese mixture. Then whisk until all combined. Now add sautéed butter to the yogurt and mix until all combined. Surely add salt if needed.

    To serve, place it in a serving dish, drizzle it with olive oil, and a few sprigs of fresh dill.


    Perfectly Balanced Flavors

    This Turkish yogurt dip is easy to make and needs only simple ingredients.
    Try this heavenly creaminess!

    Other Delicious Recipes to Try:

    • Whole Chicken | Instant Pot Whole Chicken And Rice
    • Quick and Easy Creamy Butter Chicken Recipe
    • Creamy Beef Pasta Recipe
    • Slow Cooked Goat Shoulder
    • 3 Ingredient Vermicelli Rice in Instant Pot
    • Easy 60 Minutes Crispy Air Fryer Rotisserie Style Chicken
    • Mediterranean Vegan Eggplant Stew
    • Dawood Basha (Baked Kafta and Potatoes)
    • Creamy Instant Pot Red Lentil Soup
    • Easy Keto Chicken Fritters

    Haydari or Turkish yogurt dip is easy to make and needs only simple ingredients.

    Haydari (Turkish Yogurt Dip)

    Haydari is a refreshing, delicious, and creamy sauce that is served as a mezze, spread over a warm flatbread, or alongside grilled meats and vegetables.
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    Course: Appetizer, Dips,, Sauces
    Cuisine: Turkish
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 4 minutes
    Total Time: 14 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 230kcal
    Author: Jeehan

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup feta cheese
    • 1 cup plain yogurt
    • ¼ cup unsalted butter
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon dry mint
    • 4 leaves fresh mint finely chopped (optional)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup fresh dill finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil optional

    Instructions

    • In a bowl, mash the feta cheese with a fork. Add yogurt to feta cheese, whisk to combine, and set aside.
    • Wash, dry, and finely chop fresh dill and fresh mint.
    • Place a pan on medium heat, and add butter. Once the butter has melted, add minced garlic and dry mint. Saute for 2 minutes and set aside.
    • Add finely chopped dill and mint to the yogurt and feta cheese mixture. Whisk until all combined. Now add sauteed butter to the yogurt and mix until all combined. Add salt if needed.
    • To serve, place it in a serving dish, drizzle it with olive oil, and a few sprigs of fresh dill.

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    Notes

    Tips for the Best Haydari Sauce:
    • You can adjust the ingredients and double this recipe if you are to serve it for a larger number of people.
    • Also you can make it ahead of time: just keep it in the refrigerator until you need to serve.
    • The dip is best made with simple yogurt, but you can use thick Greek yogurt as well.
    • Don't forget to add salt, since this alters the dip by bringing out the extreme savory flavors from the Greek yogurt.

    Nutrition: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate only.

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 684IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 1mg
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