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Haydari yoghurt dip served with fresh vegetables
Thick, creamy feta and yoghurt dip drizzled with olive oil and fresh dill

Turkish Haydari

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Sauces and Gravies
Haydari is more than a simple garlic yoghurt. This thick, creamy meze enriches yoghurt with the saltiness and character of feta cheese, its texture resembling a fresh cheese spread rather than a dressing. The freshness of dill and mint makes it light, making it a perfect accompaniment to spicy roasts or fresh flatbread.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 200 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Turkish

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork (for crushing cheese)
  • Knife and chopping board

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Place the feta cheese in a bowl and mash very finely with a fork until creamy. No large lumps should remain.

Tip: The creaminess of the cheese gives the dip its hold (body).
2 ✓

Grate the garlic or crush to a paste. Finely chop the dill (leave out thick stems).

Tip: Crushing garlic ensures flavour spreads evenly and you don't bite into raw pieces.
3 ✓

Mix the thick yoghurt, olive oil, crushed garlic, dill, and mint into the cheese.

Tip: If using dried mint, crumble it in your palm before adding to release essential oils.
4 ✓

Mix thoroughly until you get a uniform cream. Taste and salt carefully (feta is usually salty enough!).

Tip: Yoghurt acidity and cheese saltiness balance each other.
5 ✓

Before serving, drizzle with a little olive oil and garnish with fresh dill.

Tip: Surface oil prevents the cream from drying out.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the yoghurt runny?
Use thick Greek or Turkish yoghurt. If you only have plain yoghurt, place it in a sieve lined with a clean tea towel for a few hours to drain the whey (labneh making).

Ingredients

  • 250 g thick Greek or Turkish yoghurt
  • 100 g feta cheese (or harder white cheese)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 bunch fresh dill
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp dried mint (or fresh, chopped)
  • 1 pinch salt