Ayran (Turkish Salted Yoghurt Drink)
A cold, tangy, lightly salted yoghurt drink with a hint of dried mint, perfect with grilled meat or spicy food.
- Time5 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.35 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 113kcal
- 7.6gcarbs
- 7.5gof which sugars
- 4.5gfat
- 3gsaturates
- 9gprotein
- 0.1gfibre
- 1.7gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the yoghurt, cold water and salt in a jug or blender.
- 2
Whisk hard or blend for 30 seconds until completely smooth and a little frothy.
- 3
Taste and add a pinch more salt if you like it sharper.
- 4
Put 3 ice cubes in each tall glass, pour over the ayran and sprinkle with the dried mint. Drink straight away, or keep chilled and stir before serving.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
