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Yoghurt thinned with cold water and a little salt until light and tangy, sometimes flecked with dried mint. A cooling, savoury everyday drink served with almost any Gulf meal to balance rich, spiced food.
Quick answer: 5 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Yogurt, Salt · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 300 g 1.25 cup Yogurt
- 0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp 1 tsp Mint, dried, crushed (Optional)
Steps
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- Whisk the yoghurt in a jug until smooth.
- Gradually whisk in cold water until it reaches a thin, drinkable consistency.
- Add salt and crushed dried mint, and whisk again.
- Pour into a serving jug and chill in the refrigerator before serving.⏱ Chilling · 60 min
- Pour into glasses over ice and serve alongside the meal.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Laban (Salted Yoghurt Drink) take to make?
Laban (Salted Yoghurt Drink) takes about 5 minutes in total.
How many people does this Laban (Salted Yoghurt Drink) recipe serve?
This version serves 4. The Degchi app has a servings scaler if you need more or fewer portions.
What ingredients do I need for Laban (Salted Yoghurt Drink)?
You need Yogurt, Salt. Optional: Mint.
Is Laban (Salted Yoghurt Drink) difficult?
Degchi rates it Easy, with 5 steps in the method; steps that need timing have a built-in timer in cook mode.
Is Laban (Salted Yoghurt Drink) halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Laban (Salted Yoghurt Drink)?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: salt. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: yogurt.
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