Dovga

Dovga is made by thinning yogurt with water and cooking it with rice, chickpeas and plenty of herbs — dill, coriander, spinach and mint — stirring constantly so the yogurt does not curdle.

In summer heat it is served cold as a refreshing drink, in winter as a hot soup, and it is said to aid digestion after heavy meals.

Dovga belongs on Nowruz and wedding tables; in some regions small meatballs are added.