Cucumber-Raisin Raita

Name: Cucumber-Raisin Raita
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1-1/2 c. plain fat free yogurt; 1 tsp. grated lemon zest; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh mint leaves; 1 tsp. granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 c. English cucumber (peeled, seeded and diced 1/4-inch); 1 c. California raisins; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Jamie Geller Test Kitchens • May 7, 2010 (Updated: Aug 20, 2019)Comment Jump to Recipe

Cucumber-Raisin Raita

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

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Ingredients

1-1/2 c. plain fat free yogurt
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 tbsp. chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tsp. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 c. English cucumber peeled, seeded and diced 1/4-inch
1 c. California raisins
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Preparation

1 Set a strainer lined with a paper coffee filter over a bowl.2 Place the yogurt in the filter and let it drain for 3 to 4 hours.3 Turn the thickened yogurt into a mixing bowl.4 Fold in the remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
Source: Chef Roy Harland and California Raisin Marketing Board

Category: Recipes

Diets: Dairy