Cucumber Raita
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From EatingWell: Spring 2003, July/August 2011Raita is cucumber-yogurt sauce used in Indian cuisine as a cooling balance for spicy dishes. Try it with curries or as a condiment for grilled meat or poultry.
1 1/2 cups | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
- 1 cup low-fat plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
- Combine cucumber, yogurt, mint, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Nutrition
Per 1/4 cup serving : 32 Calories; 1 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 0 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 4 g Carbohydrates; 2 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 129 mg Sodium; 146 mg Potassium
0 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 vegetable
Tips & Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.