Louki Raita (Zucchini in Creamy Yogurt
- 3 medium zucchini
- 1 1/2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt (preferably Middle Eastern)
- 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup packed fresh coriander sprigs
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, or to taste
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons whole milk, if necessary
- Grate zucchini on largest holes of a four-sided grater.
- In a large saucepan of boiling salted water blanch zucchini 1 minute.
- Immediately drain zucchini in a sieve and rinse under cold running water to stop cooking.
- Squeeze zucchini dry by small handfuls and transfer to a bowl.
- Stir in remaining ingredients, adding enough milk to reach desired consistency.
- Raita may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.
- Serve raita at cool temperature.
zucchini, milk, mint leaves, fresh coriander sprigs, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, milk
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/louki-raita-zucchini-in-creamy-yogurt.html (may not work)