SPICY YOGURT CUCUMBER DIP

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Serve with baked pita chips or pappadams (Indian flat bread) that has been heated and broken into piece, or whatever! Stores, in the refrigerator, up to 3 days.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 27m

Yield 2 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 English cucumber, peeled and grated
1 tablespoon safflower oil
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 cups Greek yogurt (drained) or 2 1/4 cups plain yogurt (drained)
1/4 cup mango chutney
1 teaspoon grated ginger
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Drain cucumber in a fine sieve for 20 minutes; press to extract liquid.
  • Meanwhile, if using plain yogurt, drain in cheesecloth placed in a sieve, 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium high heat; add curry powder and cook until bubbly, about 45 seconds.
  • Transfer to a bowl and let cool; stir in cucumber, yogurt, chutney, ginger, cilantro, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour; adjust seasonings.
  • Store up to 3 days refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.5, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1.2, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.2

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