Dough (Cucumber & Mint Yogurt Drink)

Afghan dough is yoghurt diluted with cold water, mixed with shredded cucumber and dried mint. It’s refreshing and delicious. It’s a summer drink in Afghanistan usually enjoyed at lunchtime with rice or meat.  Dough has a reputation for inducing drowsiness. A great nap often follows a meal with a glass of dough.

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2 medium Persian cucumbers. peeled and finely chopped
• 4 cups full-fat plain yogurt
• 2 tsp. salt (adjust to taste)
• 3 cups cold filtere water
• 1 tsp. dried mint or 1 tbsp fresh chopped mint

Directions

Add all of the ingredients in a large pitcher or bowl and stir well. Pour or ladle into glasses that have a few cubes of ice. Make sure that you get some cucumber pieces into each glass.