CUCUMBER AND CILANTRO RAITA

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When the season permits, you can change this dish into a jewel-studded pomegranate raita: simply substitute pomegranate seeds for the cucumber and cilantro. In either case remember to add a good pinch of salt to the yogurt.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup plain yogurt
Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallion
1/2 cup finely diced peeled cucumber
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine yogurt and salt. Mix well. Add scallion, cucumber and cilantro. Mix again, and transfer to a small serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 81, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 364 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

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