Raita

The Washington Post, April 18, 2007

• • Cuisine: Indian
• • Course: Condiment
• • Features: Fast

Summary:

This condiment is used as a "coolant" and goes with almost any savory dish.

It can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients:

• • 10 ounces plain yogurt or soy yogurt
• • 1 medium seedless cucumber, (unpeeled) and grated (use the large-holed side of the grater)
• • 2 sprig mint, finely chopped
• • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground into powder
• • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste

Directions:

Combine the ingredients in a medium bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve chilled.

Recipe Source:

From chef Nilesh Singhvi.

7 calories, n/a fat, n/a saturated fat, 1mg cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 1g carbohydrates, n/a dietary fiber, n/a protein.