Yogurt Raita With Chile and Mint

Yogurt Raita With Chile and Mint
Fred R. Conrad/The New York Times
Total Time
20 minutes
Rating
5(80)
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Ingredients

Yield:1½ cups
  • cups plain whole milk yogurt
  • 1teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1tablespoon finely diced red chile, like Fresno or red jalapeño
  • ½teaspoon salt
  • 1teaspoon vegetable oil
  • ½teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • ½teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2tablespoons chopped mint
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Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

141 calories; 9 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 10 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 9 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 457 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Put yogurt in a bowl. Stir in ginger, diced chile and salt.

  2. Step 2

    Put oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add mustard and cumin seeds and let sizzle until seeds begin to pop, about 1 minute. Carefully stir hot contents of skillet into yogurt.

  3. Step 3

    Add chopped mint, cover and let flavors mingle for at least 15 minutes. Raita may be prepared several hours before serving.

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This was delicious. I have a ceramic ginger grater, so I did not get any of the ginger fibers. I let the hot oil and seeds cool off to lukewarm as I was afraid the yogurt would curddle.

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This was delicious. I have a ceramic ginger grater, so I did not get any of the ginger fibers. I let the hot oil and seeds cool off to lukewarm as I was afraid the yogurt would curddle.

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