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Doogh, Afghan and Persian Yoghurt Drink

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.
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: afghan, Persian, Turkish
Keyword: alcohol free, nowruz
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 76kcal
Author: Azlin Bloor

Equipment

  • a jug
  • large spoon to stir
  • knife if using fresh mint
  • chopping board if using fresh mint

Ingredients

  • 250 g thick yoghurt half/low fat works too
  • 1 large pinch salt
  • 1 Tbsp dried mint OR 1 handful fresh mint leaves
  • ½ tsp dried rose petals, crushed between fingers
  • 250 ml carbonated water you can use still too, if you prefer
  • 1 handful ice cubes

Garnish

  • 2 stalks fresh mint

Additional Ingredient

  • 10 cm thick cucumber portion, sliced

Instructions

  • Place the yoghurt in a jug, along with the salt, mint and rose petals.
  • Divide the ice cube between 2 glasses.
  • Pour the yoghurt over the ice cubes, dividing it equally between the 2 glasses.
  • Top with the carbonated water, garnish with the mint and serve.

Afghan Style Doogh

  • Place the yoghurt, mint and cucumbers into a blender and blend to a smooth mix.
  • Then divide between 2 glasses, over ice, and top with mint leaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 1mg
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