Persian Cucumber Yogurt (Maast-O Khiyaar) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

32 fluid ounces plain yogurt (Preferrably Caravan or Abali brands, found at Middle Eastern specialty stores)
1/2 cup kefir cheese
1 large cucumber
2 tablespoons mint (dried and crushed)
2 tablespoons basil (fresh finely chopped)
1 teaspoon onion powder (optional)
2 tablespoons dried rose petals (gol-mohammadi) (optional)
1/2 cup walnuts (crushed) (optional)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
salt (be generous)
1 tablespoon black pepper, to taste

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix the yougurt and kefir cheese.
Finely chop the cucumbers and add to yogurt mixture.
Add basil, mint, salt, pepper, onion powder, raisins, walnuts, and dried rose petals to the mixture.
Mix well.
Refrigerate for an hour and serve.