Refreshing cucumber mint doogh recipe! Doogh is a savory, salty, blended yogurt drink from Afghanistan.
This cucumber mint doogh post was originally posted in January 2015 and was updated in August 2019.
Hello, Rhubarbarians! I’ve got a super tasty and unique drink for you today: doogh! This doogh recipe is an oldie but goodie from the Afghan feast of my global feasts series.
What is doogh?
Doogh, is a refreshing, savory, salted yogurt drink from Afghanistan. It’s incredibly unique and unlike any drink I’ve ever tasted. It is served cold and is at it’s core, a drink made by blending yogurt and ice or ice water.
There are many variations of doogh, and this one is includes cucumber, salt, and mint.
I am actually shocked at how different this drinkable yogurt is from Indian lassi! Rather than being thick and sweet, it is light and salty with a bit of kick from the pepper.
How to make cucumber doogh
You’ll want to start with plain, full fat yogurt, water, and ice cubes. Chop your cucumbers (peel them if using cucumbers with tough skin) and remove the mint leaves from the stems.
Add everything to a blender and blend until the ice is broken down and everything is chilled. You don’t have to puree this like a smoothie, but you can if you’d like.
Garnish with mint leaves and cucumber slices if desired.
More refreshing drinks for ya!
- Strawberry nettle iced tea from Rhubarbarians
- Cucumber lime agua fresca from Thrift and Spice
- Mango lassi from Aromatic Essence
Cucumber mint doogh recipe
While searching for Afghan recipes for Global Feasts, I found this recipe for cucumber doogh on Cook with Manali, and she was kind enough to let me share this amazing yogurt drink here for you. I adjusted a few minor things, but followed the recipe almost exactly. Thanks, Manali!
Refreshing cucumber mint doogh recipe! Doogh is a savory, salty, blended yogurt drink from Afghanistan.
- 3.5 cups full fat plain yogurt
- 2 cups water
- 15 ice cubes
- 2 persian cucumbers or 1 english cucumber, chopped
- 10-12 leaves mint chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- leaves mint and sliced cucumber for garnish optional
- Place all of the ingredients, besides garnish, in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Garnish with mint leaves and cucumber slices
I hope you’ll give this savory yogurt drink a try! Snap a pic and give me a shout on social media #Rhubarbarians!
Trish
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Amanda says
This looks SO incredibly refreshing, Tricia! I’ve had (and love) lassi, but I’ve never tasted doogh. Cucumber, mint, and yogurt pair together so naturally, and I can just imagine how cooling they must be blended together as a beverage. I really love learning about international cuisines – there are so many interesting and wonderful traditions to try.
Dana says
Oh wow. This sounds *really* refreshing. Anything with cucumber and mint in the summertime is a hit with me! And I love that it’s healthy! Lots of protein with all of that yogurt <3
Jenni LeBaron says
I’ve never heard of doogh before, but I love learning about new cuisines form other cultures. This drink sounds perfectly creamy, but I like that it’s light enough to enjoy during the summer. I can imagine that this is a fun way to have a creamy treat without all of the extra sugar!
Debra says
Perfect timing to find this recipe as it sounds so refreshing and the weather has just turned humid. Cucumber is such an interesting addition here and I love how hydrating it is. I’m so curious about the salt too…can’t wait to make this. So unique for us.
Daniela says
Where has these been all of my life? It sounds so refreshing! Mint and cucumbers are one of my all-time favorite combinations, so I definitely need to give this drink a try. And it’s so easy to make!
Sarah says
I’m so intrigued by doogh! I’ve never heard of it before, I haven’t even tried a lassi (I need to get on top of trying some of these drinks!). This sounds delicious, I love the flavor of cucumber and I bet it tastes amazing with the yogurt in this drink.
Marisa F. Stewart says
I’ve got all of the ingredients — YAY! What a refreshing drink. This is perfect for those hot summer days. When it’s too hot to sit down at lunch time and eat I’d love this drink. hydrating and satisfying. Can’t wait to make it. Thank you for sharing.
Sandra Shaffer says
Oooh, this looks delicious. I’ve had a lassi before, but not doogh. Would Greek yogurt be too thick for this drink? I always have that in my refrigerator.
Patricia Bozeman says
Definitely give it a try with greek yogurt! You could just add a bit more ice if it’s too thick.
Gloria says
This looks completely refreshing for a hot summer day (which we have not had YET…and I am getting impatient).
I just planted a herb garden this summer. I will be giving this a try once the mint grows.
Traci says
What a delicious recipe for this hot weather. We love yogurt beverages around here as they compliment our spicy meals so nicely! This recipe is going in our “favorites” category for sure! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Amber@TheRecipesPk says
Best healthy drink. By following this recipe I made it and my kids love the taste.
Patricia Bozeman says
Wonderful! So glad you and your fam liked it! 🙂
Christine says
This sounds right up my alley!
Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says
I LOVE this! We always add a clove of garlic to ours as well, which really compliments the flavor nicely. It goes perfectly with a spicy meal!
Patricia Bozeman says
It sounds delicious Faith!
Judy says
I love doogh, which is much like the Turkish ayran. (All of these drinks are related, of course.) Indian lassi is not all sweet, by the way; they also have a salted lassi, often made with some cumin. As a matter of fact, I have never had a sweet lassi, since the savory versions are just too delicious and are not cloyingly sweet if being enjoyed with a meal.
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
As a huge fan of cucumber, I love this! Perfect way to start the day or enjoy as an afternoon snack!
Patricia Bozeman says
Thanks Ashley! Let me know if you try it out. 🙂
Manali @ CookWithManali says
looks so good ! Yum, i’m craving for a glass now! 🙂
Patricia Bozeman says
Thanks for letting me share the recipe Manali! We loved it!
Tabetha says
I’ve already pinned this to my Eat & Drink board for a summer middle eastern feast! Love it!
Patricia Bozeman says
Wow awesome Tabetha! You know, it is definitely more of a summer drink. It went great with the feast though! Can’t wait to read about yours in the summer!
Emma Deer says
Oh my, sounds so yummy! 🙂
Patricia Bozeman says
Thanks Emma! It IS yummy! Definitely unique.
June Burns says
That looks wonderful! So refreshing and delicious 🙂
Patricia Bozeman says
Thanks June!
Marcella says
I love this international series you’re doing! It’s my new year’s resolution to try new ingredients and cuisines as well. I started making my own yogurt, so I’m going to try this recipe ASAP! Thanks for the lovely post.
Patricia Bozeman says
I’ve always wanted to make my own yogurt! Thanks so much Marcella!