Cucumber Raisin Raita

This mildly spicy condiment is the perfect complement to Indian and Middle Eastern grilled lamb or couscous

Yield:
Serves 6 to 8
Category:
Sauces and Salsas
Cuisine:
American

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1-1/2 cups plain 2.5% Liberty yogurt
  • 1 rounded tablespoon mayonaise
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup English cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced 1/4-inch
  • 1/2 cup California raisins or craisins or chopped dried apricots
  • Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

DIRECTIONS:

  1. If not using Liberty yogurt, do the following. Set a strainer lined with a paper coffee filter over a bowl. Place the yogurt in the filter and let it drain for 3 to 4 hours.
    Put the yogurt into a mixing bowl. Fold in the remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper.

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