Middle Eastern Style Yogurt

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon mint dried crumbled
• 0.8 teaspoon thyme dried crumbled
• 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
• 6 servings wholewheat pita breads toasted
• 0.8 teaspoon salt 
• 1.5 tablespoons sesame seed 
• 4 cups yogurt plain

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels
• whisk
• sieve

Directions

1. Line a sieve with a double layer of paper towels and set over a bowl.
2. Whisk yogurt with salt and spoon into sieve.
3. Let drain, covered and chilled, at least 12 hours and up to 2
4. Meanwhile, toast sesame seeds in a dry small heavy skillet, shaking skillet occasionally, until golden, about 2 minutes.
5. Whisk together oil, mint, and thyme in a bowl, then add toasted sesame seeds and chill, covered, up to 24 hours.
6. Bring sesame mixture to room temperature, then drizzle it over lebneh (thickened yogurt).