Cilantro-Mint Raita

Name: Cilantro-Mint Raita
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups plain yogurt; 1 large cucumber, grated; 10 fresh mint leaves; ½ bunch chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; salt and pepper to taste

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This refreshing mixture of mint, cilantro, yogurt, and cucumber is the perfect accompaniment to a spicy curry, a Moroccan tagine dish, or a Greek lamb dish. Serve with warm naan, pita, or other flatbread. Garnish with cucumber and mint sprigs.

Recipe by Matt W

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

additional:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 1/2 cups

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 20 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 cups plain yogurt
1 large cucumber, grated
10 fresh mint leaves
½ bunch chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Puree the yogurt, grated cucumber, mint, and cilantro in a food processor until the mint and cilantro are finely chopped. Add the cumin, salt, and pepper; pulse several times to incorporate. Transfer the raita to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap; store in refrigerator to allow the flavors to blend, at least 1 hour. Serve chilled.n

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

20 calories; protein 1.5g; carbohydrates 2.6g; fat 0.5g; cholesterol 1.5mg; sodium 19.1mg. Full Nutrition

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KitchenWitch

10/03/2009

I think if you used more mint and less cilantro, this would be way better. As is, it's just kind of... weird. However, it does serve its purpose of cooling the palate.

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KitchenWitch

10/03/2009

I think if you used more mint and less cilantro, this would be way better. As is, it's just kind of... weird. However, it does serve its purpose of cooling the palate.

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