Indian Recipe : Raita

Serves : 4

Yield : 2 cups

Preparation Time : 15 minutes

Serving Ideas : Serve with Toasted Pita Bread Triangles, if desired.

Cuisine : Indian

Ingredients:

• 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed

Directions:

In small bowl, stir together cucumber, yogurt, salt and peppers. In a small heavy skillet, toast the cumin and coriander seeds over high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Crush seeds coarsely and stir into yogurt mixture. Cover and chill.