Mast O Musir Recipe | Persian Shallot And Yogurt Dip

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Mast musir or Persian shallot and yogurt dip is a suitable appetizer and one of the best choices to have besides food.

Also, mast musir is a delicious side dish with alcoholic drinks with chips. If you like yogurt dips, there is another Persian dip called mast-o-khiar, which is a cucumber and yogurt dip. Making this shallot and yogurt dip is so straightforward, and you just need to follow three steps to make it.

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Mast Musir Recipe Ingredients

Ingredient	Quantity
Dried musir (Persian shallot)	1 cup
Plain yogurt	4 cups
Salt	1 teaspoon
Ground black pepper	½ teaspoon
Dried mint (optional)	1 tablespoon

Mast Musir Recipe

Step one

Soak dried musir overnight. When the musir is soft, cut out the hard stems; then cut the musir into small pieces or grate it.

Step two

Mix chopped musir, yogurt, salt, black pepper, and dried mint in a mixing bowl thoroughly.

Step three

Put yogurt and persian shallot dip in the refrigerator, and let the flavors mix. In addition, you can use mint or crushed dried rose petals to garnish it.

How to Serve Mast Musir?

Mast o mosir can be served with kebabs like kebab koobideh, mixed-rice foods like adas polo, or as an appetizer. You can also serve vegan mast-o-mosir with bread for dinner.

Tips About Mast Musir Recipe

If you want to use fresh shallot, soak the shallot and change its water 3 or 4 times. Then peel it and chop it into small pieces. Instead of dried shallots, use 1/2 cup of fresh shallots.

If you want to make your mast musir sour, put it at room temperature for 12 hours, and then put it in the fridge.

Do not forget to make this mast o musir recipe and share it with us. If you also have any questions about the Persian shallot and yogurt dip recipe, please do not hesitate to ask.

Variations of Persian Shallot Yogurt dip

This yogurt dip is free of eggs, nuts, soy, gluten, and grains. It is also low in carbohydrates.

Try it with coconut yogurt or another dairy-free yogurt if you’re vegan or lactose intolerant.
Regular Shallots: You may try making a yogurt dip with shallots that are readily accessible, however the flavor will not be the same as mast-o musir.

Make Yogurt and Persian Shallot Dip Ahead

Make a bigger batch of mast-o-musir and store it in the fridge.

How to Store Persian Shallot Yogurt Dip

You can store this yogurt dip in the fridge for up to a week. However, it is not freezer-safe.

Nutarian Facts of Mast-o Musir

Yogurt is a popular health food because it contains a lot of calcium, high-quality protein, and probiotics. It is linked to reducing high blood pressure, preventing osteoporosis, and promoting gut health and satiety. Ensure that the yogurt you purchase has living, active cultures.

FAQs about Mast Musir Recipe

What flavor does moosir have?

In English, Moosir is compared to a Solo or Elephant garlic and characterized as a Persian shallot. Its flavor profile is comparable to that of garlic, although it’s a little sweeter and less spicy.

How to make masto mosir?

Shallots should be prepared: Till tender, soak the dried shallots. Finely chop. Add Yogurt: Mix in yogurt, pepper, and salt. Accessory: Add a drizzle of olive oil, rose petals, and mint leaves on top.

How much time should I let the shallots soak?

To rehydrate and soften, dried Persian shallots usually need to soak for 4–8 hours, or overnight. It takes around 30 minutes to soak chopped fresh onions.

Mast O Musir Recipe | Persian Shallot And Yogurt Dip

Recipe by FerdosCourse: AppetizersCuisine: Persian foodDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

500

kcal

Making this shallot and yogurt dip is so straightforward, and you just need to follow three steps to make it.

Ingredients

Dried musir (Persian shallot) 1 cup
Plain yogurt 4 cups
Salt 1 teaspoon
Ground black pepper ½ teaspoon
½ teaspoon
Dried mint (optional) 1 tablespoon

Directions

Soak dried musir overnight. When the musir is soft, cut out the hard stems; then cut the musir into small pieces or grate it.
Mix chopped musir, yogurt, salt, black pepper, and dried mint in a mixing bowl thoroughly.
Put mast musir in the refrigerator, and let the flavors mix. In addition, you can use mint or crushed dried rose petals to garnish it.