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    Haydari Meze

    Published: Jan 13, 2023 by Abhi

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    Haydari meze is a creamy, tangy and flavourful Turkish yogurt dip prepared with thick yogurt, cheese, garlic and aromatic herbs.

    A delicious addition to any meal! Worth giving it a shot!

    Haydari dip served on white plate

    Interested in such easy dip and spice mix recipes, check this condiment category to explore more!!

    Haydari meze is a creamy Turkish appetizer that can be served in many ways. It is a light and refreshing dip with aromatic herbs 

    This meze Haydari is a low-calorie, healthy, and delicious cream that goes with about everything! It is a perfect blend of yogurt and cheese with a refreshing flavour of fresh herbs. I am sure your senses will admire its herbal aroma, and you will make it again!

    This recipe is so simple that you only need a few ingredients. Combine them. That’s it! Your smooth and creamy Haydari dip is ready in just 5 minutes.

    If you want such easy-peasy recipes, check out the all-purpose dip, Indian green dip to serve with snacks, fruit cream dessert to use fresh fruits, and power balls with nuts.

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    • Ingredients
    • How to make Haydari Meze
    • Variations
    • Serve Haydari Meze as
    • Storage
    • FAQ
    • Tips
    • Recipe
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    Ingredients

    To make Haydari meze, you need the following ingredients.

    Ingredients for Haydari
    1. Yogurt - Hung yogurt/greek thick yogurt.
      • A yogurt of thick, creamy consistency is required to prepare this Turkish dip.
      • You can make homemade yogurt thick by hanging it in a muslin for half to one hour to drain its excess moisture.
    2. Cheese - Feta cheese.
      • Cheese should be soft to get the best out of it.
      • Feta cheese is salty so add salt carefully to the dip.
    3. Mint - Dried mint leaves
      • If you don't have them handy, microwave a few fresh leaves for a minute and then keep them at room temp for 5 minutes. Crush them with your hands.
    4. Dill - Use fresh dill leaves for this Turkish meze recipe.
    5. Butter - Optional. But it gives richness to the dip.
    6. Olive oil - Use extra virgin olive oil for low calories.
    7. Garlic - Fresh cloves of garlic make this dip addictively delicious.
    8. Salt

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    How to make Haydari Meze

    For the full recipe, check out the video below.

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    1. To prepare Turkish Haydari meze dip, make a hung yogurt by straining it for an hour. If you have store-bought thick creamy yogurt, skip this step.
    2. Add olive oil and butter to a pan. Fry raw garlic and mint leaves for 2 minutes on low heat.
    3. Let it cool for 5 minutes. (Image below)
    Pan with oil, garlic and mint
    1. In a mixing bowl, mash the cheese using a fork.
    2. Add yogurt, dill, salt, and minty-garlic oil to the cheese. Reserve some oil for later use.
    3. Mix to combine well. (image below)
    combining all the ingredients in a mixing bowl with a spoon
    1. To serve this Haydari, spread it on a plate and drizzle over reserved mint-garlicky oil. (image below)
    turkish yogurt dip served on a table

    Enjoy this Haydari Turkish as a spread or dip with bread and raw vegetables!!

    Variations

    • Add chilli pepper flakes to imbue heat into the dish.
    • For added flavour, use cumin or parsley.
    • Sprinkle roasted nuts on Haydari for a yummy crunchy addition.
    haydari meze served on white plate

    Serve Haydari Meze as

    • Dip for bread, crackers, and parathas.
    • Spread for bread, sandwiches, wraps, sliders, burgers, etc.,
    • Dressing for salads, pasta salad.
    • Topping for raw vegetables, baked veggies, grilled meat and fish.
    • Marinade for grilled or baked vegetables and meat.
    • A side dish to hummus, baba ghanoush, and tzatziki.
    • Pair with some drinks like Ayran or Raki.

    Storage

    • As this Turkish yogurt Haydari is prepared using cheese and yogurt, it may spoil at room temperature, especially in summer, so keep it refrigerated until you use it.
    • You can store it for 3-4 days in the fridge.
    turkish ypgurt dip on a white plate

    FAQ

    What is Haydari Meze?

    Haydari meze is a tangy, creamy Turkish appetizer prepared with thick yogurt, cheese, garlic and fresh herbs. Haydari is a staple of Turkish cuisine, and you can easily find it in any restaurant and home in Turkey.

    Tips

    • Feta cheese is salty so add salt carefully after checking it. 
    • Using butter is optional. I like it as it gives this Turkish meze a rich buttery taste.
    • For the best flavour of the dip, refrigerate it for about half to one hour before serving.
    • Please do not freeze it.
    • Either crumble cheese or crush it to fine. Do whatever suits you.
    • Fry garlic and mint on low heat only for 1-2 minutes to prevent them from burning.
    • Cool down mint-garlic oil before adding.
    • Use fresh ingredients as far as possible to get the best Haydari yoghurt dip.
    • Do not skip drizzling olive oil, as it boosts the flavour of Haydari.
    • Adjust the ingredients to your taste.

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    Recipe

    Haydari dip on white plate

    Haydari Meze

    Haydari meze is a creamy, tangy and flavourful Turkish yogurt dip prepared with thick yogurt, cheese, garlic and aromatic herbs.
    A delicious addition to any meal! Worth giving it a shot!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Appetizer, Dipping sauce, Dips, Spreads
    Cuisine Turkish
    Calories 55 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Yogurt thick (260g)
    • ¼ cup Feta cheese (50g)
    • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
    • 2 Garlic cloves
    • Mint leaves dried
    • Dill fresh
    • 1 tablespoon Butter salted (optionsl)
    • ½ teaspoon Salt

    Instructions
     

    • Fry garlic and mint leaves in oil and butter for 1-2 minutes on low heat. Keep it aside.
    • In a mixing bowl, crumble feta cheese with a fork.
    • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Spare some of the oil to use later on.
    • To serve it spread on to a plate and drizzle over the remaining oil.
    • Refrigerate for half to one hour before serving.
    • Enjoy this Haydari as a dip or spread.

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    Notes

    • Feta cheese is salty so add salt carefully after checking it. 
    • Using butter is optional. I like it as it gives this Turkish meze a rich buttery taste.
    • For the best flavour of the dip, refrigerate it for about half to one hour before serving.
    • Please do not freeze it.
    • Either crumble cheese or crush it to fine. Do whatever suits you.
    • Fry garlic and mint on low heat only for 1-2 minutes to prevent them from burning.
    • Use fresh ingredients as far as possible to get the best Haydari yoghurt dip.
    • Do not skip drizzling olive oil, as it boosts the flavour of Haydari.
    • Adjust the ingredients to your taste.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Serving size: tablespoons
    Servings: 12
    Amount per serving  
    Calories: 55  
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 5g 6%
    Saturated Fat 2g 10%
    Cholesterol 8mg 3%
    Sodium 162mg 7%
    Total Carbohydrate 1.6g 1%
    Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
    Total Sugars 1.2g  
    Protein 1.5g  
    Vitamin D 1mcg 3%
    Calcium 55mg 4%
    Iron 0mg 1%
    Potassium 51mg 1%
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Shelby

      January 14, 2023 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      I love the creaminess of this dip and the hint of garlic, such a great appetizer!

      Reply
    2. Judith

      January 14, 2023 at 7:49 pm

      5 stars
      The dill and mint give this dip such a refreshing flavour. Love the taste!

      Reply
    3. tianna

      January 14, 2023 at 8:22 pm

      5 stars
      such a great appetizer, love the creaminess

      Reply
    4. Katie

      January 16, 2023 at 3:23 am

      5 stars
      love this haydari meze recipe! It's super flavorful and easy to make!

      Reply

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