Spiced Cucumber Raita
- 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
- 1 teaspoon whole coriander seed
- 1 3/4 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Kirby cucumber, seeded and diced
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 to 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
- 2 to 4 naan breads, for serving
- 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1.
- Toast the cumin and coriander seed in a small hot pan over medium heat, 3 to 5 minutes, or until toasted.
- Process the seeds in a spice grinder until powdery.
- 2.
- Combine the spice powder with the yogurt, cucumber, 2 tablespoons cilantro, lime juice, vegetable oil, and chile with 1 tablespoon water in a bowl.
- Top with remaining cilantro.
- 3.
- Grill or toast the naan until warm, brush with butter.
- Serve the raita with the warm naan.
- Calories: 172
- Total Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Total Carbohydrates: 5 grams
- Protein: 7 grams
- Sodium: 159 milligrams
- Cholesterol: 17.5 milligrams
- Fiber: 1 gram
cumin, whole coriander seed, yogurt, cucumber, fresh cilantro, lime juice, vegetable oil, serrano chile, kosher salt, unsalted butter
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/spiced-cucumber-raita-recipe.html (may not work)