Cucumber Raita

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From EatingWell:  Spring 2003, July/August 2011

Raita 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

1. 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.