Vitamin B9 (Folic acid, Folate)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
Vitamin E (Alpha- Tocopherol)
Vitamin K (Phylloquinone)
Health Benefits
Aids in gut easing, gastrointestinal problems and digestion
Reduces blood pressure, Aids in gut easing, gastrointestinal problems and digestion, Improves digestion, Lactose Intolerants, Helps to maintain blood pressure, Presence of calcium, Protects against heart diseases
Other General Benefits
Yogurt is rich in Calcium, Phosphorus and Vitamin B
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Skin Care
Applying it to the skin can help ease the pain of sunburn
Fights pimples and acne, Gives glowing and flawless skin, Gives a radiant and beautiful skin, Gives a smoother skin, Helps in reducing anti- aging looks, Helps to slow down signs of ageing, Lightens the skin tone, Natural skin softner
Hair Care
Excellent hair conditioner
Stimulates hair growth, Strengthens hair roots
Nutritional Importance & Uses
Nutritional Importance
Good source of Calcium, Rich in Phosphorus
Good source of Vitamin B-12, Good source of Calcium, Good source of protein, Contains good amount of Vitamins, Rich in probiotics
What is
- It is a dish of seasoned, strained or diluted yogurt, eaten throughout the former Ottoman countries.
- It is similar to tarator in Balkan cuisine.
- It is made of salted strained yogurt or diluted yogurt mixed with cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, sometimes with vinegar or lemon juice, and some herbs like dill, mint, parsley, thyme etc.
Strained yogurt, Greek yogurt, yogurt cheese, labneh, is yogurt which has been strained to remove its whey, resulting in a relatively thick consistency, while preserving yogurt's distinctive, sour taste.
Aroma
Fresh, Sour smell
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Origin
Turkey
Central asian countries like kazakhstan, kyrgyzstan, tajikistan, Middle East
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, 3 cucumbers, Mint, Yogurt
Pasteurized Milk, Yogurt, Yogurt Culture
Things you need
Bowl
2 Bowls, Cheesecloth, Container, Live cultures, Stirrer, Strainer
Preparation Time
15- 20 minutes
24-36 hours
Refrigeration Temperature
Shelf Life
1 day
1- 2 Weeks