Cucumber-Mint Raita

Cucumber-Mint Raita
Cucumber-Mint Raita
Raita (a cold yogurt condiment) is often served with Indian food to cut the heat of the spicy dishes.
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  • Served Person: Makes 8 servings
Indian Condiment/Spread No-Cook Yogurt Mint Cucumber Bon Appétit
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
  • Carbohydrate 5 g(2%)
  • Cholesterol 8 mg(3%)
  • Fat 2 g(3%)
  • Fiber 0 g(2%)
  • Protein 3 g(5%)
  • Saturated Fat 1 g(7%)
  • Sodium 30 mg(1%)
  • Calories 46

Preparation Wrap grated cucumber in kitchen towel and squeeze dry. Whisk yogurt, mint, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in medium bowl to blend. Add cucumbers and toss to coat. Season raita to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Sprinkle raita with pinch of cayenne pepper and serve.

Preparation Wrap grated cucumber in kitchen towel and squeeze dry. Whisk yogurt, mint, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper in medium bowl to blend. Add cucumbers and toss to coat. Season raita to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Sprinkle raita with pinch of cayenne pepper and serve.