CILANTRO-MINT RAITA

Cilantro-Mint Raita image

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.

Provided by Matt W.

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 19.1 mg, Sugar 2 g