Mast O Khiar — A cooling, crunchy treat you can feel good about dipping into

Step 1

Add the cucumber, yogurt, garlic, walnuts, mint and salt to a medium bowl and stir well to combine. Preferably, chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Transfer the mixture to a small serving bowl. Before serving, sprinkle different sections of the surface with dried mint, dried rose petals and pistachios. Garnish with the julienned and whole mint leaves. Drizzle with your favourite extra virgin olive oil. Serve with flatbread for dipping.

Step 3

Yield: Makes 4-6 servings

Step 6

Shayma Owaise Saadat is a Food Writer and Chef. She lives in Toronto with her husband and son. You can follow her culinary journey at www.ShaymaSaadat.com or on Instagram.