How to make an afghan yogurt drink

Enjoy this traditional family recipe!

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STEPS
INGREDIENTS

1/2 - 1 cup of plain yogurt into a bowl...

1/2 - 1 cup of plain yogurt into a bowl...

Add cold water...stir and watch consistency. I prefer my drink thicker, so I add very little water.

Add cold water...stir and watch consistency. I prefer my drink thicker, so I add very little water.

Sprinkle salt in a little at a time while stirring. Taste periodically until you have desired taste and consistency.

(Cucumbers are used in the traditional Afghan yogurt drink but I'm going to substitute it today for pomegranates and cilantro)

(Cucumbers are used in the traditional Afghan yogurt drink but I'm going to substitute it today for pomegranates and cilantro)

Add to bowl and sprinkle the dried mint & dill weed. SERVE & ENJOY!

Add to bowl and sprinkle the dried mint & dill weed. SERVE & ENJOY!

  • Plain yogurt
  • Salt
  • Dried or fresh mint
  • Dried dill weed
  • Water
  • Pomegranates (optional)
  • Cilantro (optional)
  • 1 Cucumber