Best 4 Persian Garlic Dip Recipes

PERSIAN GARLIC DIP

Steps:

• Chop garlic in the food processor add salt lemon juice and cayenne and mix.
• Then emulsify the oil into garlic to desired consistency.

KASHKE BADEMJAN (PERSIAN EGGPLANT DIP)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F
• Slice eggplants in half lengthways and cut diagonal slits into the flesh, making sure not to cut all the way through. Optional, salt the insides of the eggplant and let them stand for 15-20 minutes to allow them to sweat. Then dry them well with a paper towel
• Drizzle with olive oil and face downwards on a baking tray with baking paperCook for 45 minutes or until they have fully cooked. Remove from oven and scoop out all of the flesh with a spoon and set aside
• In a pan, sauté the onion in olive oil and once translucent add the garlic. Add turmeric, dried mint with a tablespoon of olive oil and sauté over medium heat for a few minutes
• Add the eggplant flesh, vegetable stock and chopped walnuts and mix through together. Simmer over low heat with the lid on for 15 minutes
• Add the kashk mixture (refer to notes) or use sour cream or Greek yoghurt. Stir through, it should be nice and creamy
• Allow to slightly cool and serve in a bowl. Garnish with some extra kashk and additional garnish (optional). Serve with fresh Persian or pita bread and enjoy!

TRADITIONAL TOUM (LEBANESE GARLIC SAUCE) RECIPE

Steps:

• Mortar and Pestle Method: Depending on the size of your mortar, you may need to make the recipe in smaller batches, halving or quartering the ingredient amounts. In the mortar, combine garlic and salt and grind until it becomes a smooth paste. Work oil into paste 1 teaspoon at a time. After adding 1 tablespoon oil, work in a few drops of lemon juice. Repeat until all the oil, lemon juice, and water have been incorporated.

MAST-O KHIAR (PERSIAN CUCUMBER AND HERB YOGURT)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, submerge the raisins in boiling water to plump for 10 minutes, then drain well.
• Remove alternating stripes of peel on cucumbers and trim ends. Dice cucumbers into 1/4-inch pieces and place in a large bowl with raisins, yogurt, fresh herbs, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and, if using, half the rose petals. Using your fingers to break up any large pieces, gently grind the dried mint and dried dill into the bowl. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
• Just before serving, stir in the walnuts and transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with remaining rose petals, if using. Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.