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Haydari yogurt dip served with fresh vegetables
Creamy and flavorful Turkish Haydari yogurt dip

Turkish Haydari Yogurt Dip

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
Haydari is more than just garlic yogurt. This thick, creamy meze is enriched with savory feta cheese, giving it a texture closer to a spread than a sauce. Fresh dill and mint keep it light, making it the perfect partner for spicy kebabs or warm pita bread.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 200 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Turkish

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork (for mashing cheese)
  • Knife and cutting board

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Mash the feta cheese in a bowl with a fork until very fine and creamy. No large lumps should remain.

Tip: The cheese provides the thick body of this dip.
2 ✓

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

Tip: Garlic paste ensures even flavor distribution without biting into raw chunks.
3 ✓

Mix the yogurt, olive oil, garlic, dill, and mint into the cheese.

Tip: If using dried mint, crush it in your palm first to release oils.
4 ✓

Stir vigorously until uniform. Taste and salt sparingly (Feta is already salty!).

Tip: Yogurt acidity balances the salty cheese.
5 ✓

Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with fresh dill before serving.

Tip: Oil on top keeps the dip fresh.

Recipe FAQ

Why is my yogurt runny?
Use thick Greek or Turkish yogurt. If using regular yogurt, strain it through a cheesecloth for a few hours to remove whey (labneh style).

Ingredients

  • 1 cup thick Greek yogurt
  • 4 oz Feta cheese (block)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 small bunch fresh dill
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp dried mint (or fresh chopped)
  • 1 pinch salt