I’m back with another recipe from Global Feasts: Afghanistan! Yippee! This time, dude, it’s doogh.
Doogh, is a refreshing, savory, salted yogurt drink. It’s incredibly unique and unlike any drink I’ve ever tasted. I am actually shocked at how different this drink is from Indian lassi! For some reason, I expected it to be on the sweet side, but it is light and salty with a bit of kick from the pepper. It complimented the food at the feast so well!
I ended up making a double batch the day of, thinking everyone would want more than just a small glass. WRONG-O! It is a yogurt based drink after all. We all enjoyed a small glass, then the wine-os moved on to wine (you know I was one!), and the remaining peeps moved onto tea. Yes, wine is a wonderful after lunch apertif. Now you know.
I found this recipe for cucumber doogh on Cook with Manali, and she was kind enough to let me post it here for you. I adjusted a few minor things, but followed the recipe almost exactly. Thanks Manali!
- 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
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Place all of the ingredients, besides garnish, in a blender and blend until smooth.
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Garnish with mint leaves and cucumber slices
Still more Afghan recipes a comin your way friends! Sweet potato bolanis, and haft mewa making their way next week. Check out the recipe for Kabuli Palau if you missed it.
Enjoy your Sunday!
Trish
Patricia Bozeman is a cook. A whiskey lover. A dreamer. A wine-o. A tea drinker. A dog lover. A wife. An extrovert with a dash of social anxiety. A Jeopardy watcher. A dress wearer (because she's a lady, duh). A crass and slightly deaf old woman inside of a 33 year old body. 
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.
I’ve always wanted to make my own yogurt! Thanks so much Marcella!
That looks wonderful! So refreshing and delicious 🙂
Thanks June!
Oh my, sounds so yummy! 🙂
Thanks Emma! It IS yummy! Definitely unique.
I’ve already pinned this to my Eat & Drink board for a summer middle eastern feast! Love it!
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!
looks so good ! Yum, i’m craving for a glass now! 🙂
Thanks for letting me share the recipe Manali! We loved it!
As a huge fan of cucumber, I love this! Perfect way to start the day or enjoy as an afternoon snack!
Thanks Ashley! Let me know if you try it out. 🙂
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.
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!
It sounds delicious Faith!
This sounds right up my alley!
Best healthy drink. By following this recipe I made it and my kids love the taste.
Wonderful! So glad you and your fam liked it! 🙂