Mast-o Musir is a tangy Persian dip, similar to French Onion Dip, made with dried shallots, dill, and yogurt. Serve with Persian bread, kabob, or potato chips. Our vegan Mast-o Musir recipe uses a plant-based yogurt.
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Why You’ll Love Mast-O Musir
- Mast-o Musir is a a tangy Persian dip made with dried shallots and dill.
- Traditionally served with bread, it pairs great with kabob or potato chips.
- “Mast” is yogurt in Persian, and Mast-o Musir is made with yogurt, but our vegan version uses plain, unsweetened dairy-free yogurt.
Ingredients/Equipment Notes
To make this delicious Mast-o Musir, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements are in the recipe card below):
- Dried Persian Shallots (soaked in hot water for 3 hours and drained)
- You can get the dried Persian shallots at the Persian store or even Amazon.
- Plain, unsweetened almond yogurt (Kithill brand recommended)
- Dried dill – I use the Persian brand Sadaf
- black pepper
- salt
- Paprika and fresh dill for garnish
You will also need the following equipment:
- Food Processor to grind the shallots. I like this small food processor from Amazon.
How to Make the Best Mast-o Musir
- Finely mince the soaked shallot in a food processor.
- Add the yogurt to a medium bowl.
- Add the minced shallot (save 1 tsp for garnish).
- Add the black pepper, salt, and dill. Combine.
- Garnish with the remaining shallot, fresh dill, and paprika.
How to Serve Mast-o Musir
This vegan Mast-o Musir is delicious served with the following:
- Persian bread such as lavash
- Persian kabob
- As a dip for veggies and chips – it is similar to a French Onion dip.
Recipe Tips
- We highly recommend using plain, unsweetened yogurt from Kitehill Foods. This is a nut-based yogurt. Using a coconut based yogurt will change the flavor profile of the Mast-o Musir.
- Make sure to use the dried Persian shallots for this recipe. You can get the dried Persian shallots at the Persian store or even Amazon.
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Mast-o-Musir (Persian Shallot Dip)
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 people 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
A Persian version of French Onion Dip
Ingredients
- 7 Persian Shallots (soaked in hot water for 3 hours and drained)
- 2 cups plain, unsweetened almond yogurt (Kithill brand recommended)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp dried dill
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Paprika and fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Finely mince the soaked shallot in a food processor.
- Add the yogurt to a medium bowl.
- Add the minced shallot (save 1 tsp for garnish).
- Add the black pepper, salt, and dill. Combine.
- Garnish with the remaining shallot, fresh dill, and paprika.
- Serve with bread, kabob, or as a dip for veggies and chips.
Notes
We highly recommend using plain, unsweetened yogurt from Kitehill Foods. This is a nut-based yogurt. Using a coconut based yogurt will change the flavor profile of the Mast-o Musir.
Make sure to use the dried Persian shallots for this recipe. You can get the dried Persian shallots at the Persian store or even Amazon.
- Prep Time: 185 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Cuisine: Iranian/Persian