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khyar bi laban recipe | Lebanese cucumber yogurt salad | Middle Eastern yogurt sauce (laban) | Indian cucumber yogurt dip which is creamy and luscious with crunchy tid-bits of cucumber. Learn how to make Lebanese cucumber yogurt salad.

An easy dip made with cucumber and curds, perked up with mint, pepper and garlic, Indian cucumber yogurt dip is one of the vegetarian favourites of Middle Eastern cuisine. Use fresh hung curds, for best flavour and texture.

While it is mostly served as a refreshing dip for Pita Bread or Lavash, sometimes this preparation is also used as a part of other more elaborate dishes.

Tips to make khyar bi laban. 1. Right way to make hung curd. 2. Instead of mint leaves you can also add parsley. 3. Serve this dip chilled.

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Khyaar Bi Leban, Cucumber and Yogurt Dip recipe - How to make Khyaar Bi Leban, Cucumber and Yogurt Dip

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     2Makes 2 cups (28 tbsp )
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Ingredients

For Khyaar Bi Leban
2 cups fresh hung curds (chakka dahi) , whisked
1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves (phudina)
2 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)
salt to taste

For Serving
 pita bread
lavash
Method

For khyaar bi leban
    For khyaar bi leban
  1. To make khyar bi laban, combine all the ingredients in a deep bowl and mix well.
  2. Refrigerate for at least an hour.
  3. Serve khyar bi laban chilled with pita bread and lavash.

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what is khyar bi laban recipe made of ?
  1. What is khyar bi laban made of ? khyar bi laban is made from 2 cups fresh hung curds (chakka dahi) whisked, 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber, 2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves (phudina), 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun), 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) and salt to taste. See below image of List of ingredients for khyar bi laban.

how to make khyar bi laban recipe
  1. To make khyar bi laban recipe | Lebanese cucumber yogurt salad | Middle Eastern yogurt sauce (laban) | Indian cucumber yogurt dip | in a deep bowl, add 2 cups fresh hung curds (chakka dahi) , whisked. 
  2. Mix well.
  3. Add 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber. 
  4. Add 2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves (phudina). 
  5. Add 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun). 
  6. Add salt. 
  7. Add 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch). 
  8. Mix well. Refrigerate for atleast 30 minutes. 
  9. Serve khyar bi laban | Lebanese cucumber yogurt salad | Middle Eastern yogurt sauce (laban) | Indian cucumber yogurt dip | with pita bread and lavash. 

tips to make khyar bi laban recipe
  1. Right way to make hung curd. 
  2. Instead of mint leaves you can also add parsley.
  3. Serve khyar bi laban | Lebanese cucumber yogurt salad | Middle Eastern yogurt sauce (laban) | Indian cucumber yogurt dip | chilled. 

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per tbsp
Energy34 cal
Protein1.2 g
Carbohydrates1.5 g
Fiber0.1 g
Fat1.9 g
Cholesterol4.6 mg
Sodium5.7 mg

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Khyaar Bi Leban (Cucumber and Yogurt Dip)
4
Aman Kulkarni
 on 18 Jun 13 02:57 PM


the cucumber and yoghurt dip can be used for any dish. it is an excellent complementary dish and could be had with chips, pita bred and vegetables. the garlic flavour is highlighted in this dish.
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Khyaar Bi Leban (Cucumber and Yogurt Dip)
5
Leena_Dhoot
 on 01 Jan 11 11:38 AM


Great dip! delicately seasoned! very fresh recipe.
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