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Borani-e Khiar
Photo: Cecilia Par

Borani-e Khiar

18 ingredients 3 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

265
Calories
21g
Protein
4g
Fat
40g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 13 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Grape 1/2 cup (76g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Cucumber 1/2 cup sliced (52g) 16
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Dill 5 sprigs fresh (1g) / 1 tsp dried 4
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Tarragon 1 tsp dried (0.5g) 2
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Rose not in our table 0
Peppermint not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup fresh, organic rose petals
  • 2 1/2 cups drained plain whole yogurt, or labneh
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, optional
  • 1 seedless English cucumber, or 3 Persian cucumbers, peeled and very thinly sliced
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill weed
  • 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed, peeled and finely grated
  • 2 red radishes, thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
  • 1 pkg. toasted flatbread, such as pita, lavash, sangak or barbary
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Directions

1

1. Combine raisins and rose petals in small container, cover and freeze for at least 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.

2

2. Combine yogurt, sour cream, if using, cucumbers, scallions, mint leaves, Thai basil leaves, dill weed, tarragon leaves, garlic, radishes, and salt and pepper in serving bowl. Mix thoroughly, and adjust seasonings to taste. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

3

3. To serve, add walnuts, raisins and rose petals, stir well and serve with flatbread.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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