Ayran

Ayran
Alternative names	Doogh, Dove, Dhallë, Daw, Çeqilmast, Xynogala, Chalap, Suwsab, Tan, or Yogurt Milk
Type	Fermented dairy product
Course	Beverage
Region or state	Central Asia, West Asia, Balkans
Serving temperature	Cold or lukewarm (depending on preference)
Main ingredients	Yogurt, water, salt (typical); Milk, fast ayran culture (industrial production for restaurant consumption);
	Cookbook: Ayran; Media: Ayran;

Ayran, dhallë, dew, avamast, mastaw, shaneena, or xynogala is a cold savory yogurt-based beverage popular across Central Asia, West Asia, Southeastern Europe, North Asia and Eastern Europe. The principal ingredients are yogurt, water and salt.^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4] Herbs such as mint may be optionally added. Some varieties are carbonated.

The Iranian variety is called doogh.

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