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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers/Sides/Snacks

    Published: Nov 22, 2014 · Modified: May 12, 2020 by Bita Cyrus · 3 Comments

    Yogurt with Shallot Dip (Maast o Moosir)

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    Yogurt with Shallot Dip (Maast o Moosir)

    If you like onion dip, get ready for some shallot dip! It's a little onion-y, a little garlick-y, and a LOT yummy.

    I did promise that I'd post this recipe right after my chelow kabob (Persian beef kabobs with Persian rice) recipe, so here it is!

    Yogurt with Shallot Dip (Maast o Moosir)

    It's the easiest thing to make and it's got a ton of awesome flavor. We love to eat it as a side with chelow kabob, just with a spoon or on some pita bread (or sangak bread---only the best bread in the entire universe!!).

    Yogurt with Shallot Dip (Maast o Moosir)

    It's my favorite yogurt-based dish in the world and always reminds me of going to this one Persian restaurant with my family where they'd honestly make the best maast o moosir I've ever tasted. For our wedding last year, we were lucky enough to have them cater the food and of course we had to have the maast o moosir. YUM YUM YUM!!

    This recipe here is an extremely simple way to make it. The traditional method is more involved and starts with dried shallots, reconstituted in water and finely minced. But I make this sort of thing on the fly because when I spend all my energy and time into making a nice meal, the sides need to be quick and easy---but always delicious and healthy.

    Yogurt with Shallot Dip (Maast o Moosir)

    So I just chopped up some shallot, threw it into some yogurt and BOOM, you're pretty much set to enjoy a refreshing, zingy, tasty side to whatever meal you like. Or even have it with veggies as an appetizer! Just don't forget the salt!

    This dish will aid in proper digestion too, so that's a plus---especially when you're eating a heavy meal that can use the extra help! Yep.

    Persian meals always have such wonderful balance to them. So when you eat a big meal you always get help from eating some beautiful herbs on the side, salad, or yogurt dishes like maast o moosir or even maast o khiar (yogurt, dill and cucumber dip). Plus, then you'll have plenty of room for dessert! But if you need to find more room, eat some fruit after dinner too. It'll work. You're welcome!

    I hope you enjoy this little dish and do tell me if you try it out! I always love hearing from you!

    Noushejaan (nourishment to your soul)!

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    Yogurt with Shallot Dip (Maast o Moosir)

    Course Appetizer/Side
    Cuisine Persian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 52kcal
    Author Honest and Tasty

    Ingredients

    • ½ of a large shallot minced
    • 2 cups Greek yogurt, strained yogurt, or labneh
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions

    • Mix together and serve with bread, chips, vegetables, or as a side to an entrée. Enjoy and noushejaan!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Amir D says

      April 28, 2020 at 9:46 pm

      Wrong wrong wrong
      Moosir is not dry shallots. It is dried Elephant Garlic.

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      • honestandtasty says

        May 11, 2020 at 5:21 pm

        Shallots are a good substitute if you can't get Persian shallots. And Amir, you're not right. Elephant garlic is not moosir. Moosir is the bulb from the allium stipitatum plant (also known as Persian shallots).

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    2. Sandy Osorio says

      July 07, 2024 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I had the hardest time finding this in the store and I know Sadaf makes some That can be purchased in some stores, but I have not been able to find it, and I had tried this with some friends, and I have been forever looking for it. Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe. It’s a snap and it’s absolutely delicious.

      Reply

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