Haydari is a yogurt-based dip that is made with feta cheese and loaded with fresh herbs. A traditional Turkish mezze dish that will be ready in less than 10 minutes! Super creamy and flavorful.
Turkish Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Haydari can be whipped up in 5 minutes flat, and you can also double or triple the recipe if you are serving it to a large crowd.
This dish is delicious and savory with that tangy flavor all thanks to the feta cheese and yogurt. The fresh herbs also make this dish possess a zingy and refreshing note of flavor that complements its thick and creamy texture.
Haydari, is most commonly served as part of the appetizers where you can serve it with pita bread, chips or raw vegetables.
What's in This Haydari Recipe?
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Greek Yoghurt. If we are to follow the traditional way of making this recipe, people in Turkey use a very thick Turkish yogurt called süzme. However, greek yogurt will already do well in this recipe as it is more available, and would also give the dish its thick and creamy consistency.
Full-fat Feta Cheese. It will impart a tangy, salty, and rich flavor to your dipping sauce. As it is full-fat, it will also help in making this dish slightly buttery and so creamy.
Garlic. I use garlic to enhance the flavor of the dish since it is a strong flavoring agent.
Fresh Mint Leaves. A little bit of freshness to your dipping sauce is never a bad thing, don't forget to add fresh mint leaves to your dipping sauce mixture!
Dill. It adds a uniquely fresh flavor.
Salt. I balance all of the flavors in this recipe by adding a dash of salt.
Olive Oil.
How To Make Haydari?
- Place the cheese in a mixing bowl, then use a fork to mash it.
- Stir in yoghurt, garlic, dill, mint and salt.
- Transfer the mixture into a serving plate, pour olive oil on top and garnish with chopped dill and mint and serve or keep in the fridge.
How To Serve It
Serve this Haydari with flatbread for a simple snack. You can also serve this yogurt sauce alongside Sweet and Sour Salmon or Lamb Seekh Kebab.
A bowl of fresh green vegetables would be wonderful to serve with this dipping sauce as well.
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Haydari (Turkish Yogurt Sauce)
Ingredients
- 2 cups Greek yoghurt
- 2 tablespoon full-fat feta cheese
- 2 clove garlic , grated
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves , minced
- ¼ cup dill , minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the cheese in a mixing bowl, then use a fork to mash it.
- Stir in yoghurt, garlic, dill, mint and salt.
- Transfer the mixture into a serving plate, pour olive oil on top and garnish with chopped dill and mint.
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