Cucumber-Raisin Raita

  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 0 mins

Ingredients

1 1/2cups plain fat free yogurt
1teaspoon grated lemon zest
1tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2teaspoon ground cumin
1/4teaspoon cayenne pepper
1cup English cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced 1/4-inch
1cup California raisins
1teaspoon kosher salt
1/2teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Set a strainer lined with a paper coffee filter over a bowl. Place the yogurt in the filter and let it drain for 3 to 4 hours.
  2. Turn the thickened yogurt into a mixing bowl. Fold in the remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper.

By Chef Roy Harland.

Nutritional Info *per serving

  • Calories 90
  • Glycemic Load 9.11
  • Fat 0g
  • Saturated Fat 0g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 0mg
  • Sodium 270mg
  • Potassium 280mg
  • Carbohydrate 19g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Sugars 15g
  • Protein 3g
  • Trans Fat 0g
  • Vitamin A 0%
  • Vitamin C 4%
  • Calcium 10%
  • Iron 2%