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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Greek yogurt is the base for Cucumber-Walnut Raita, a popular Indian condiment used to temper the heat in spicy dishes. You can also serve Raita as a dip with your favorite crudite. Prep: 10 minutes; Cook: 1 minute; Total time: 11 minutes. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil |
1 teaspoon cumin seeds |
1 minced garlic clove |
1/2 cup quartered, seeded, and sliced cucumber (from 1 kirby) |
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, divided |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
1 cup plain reduced-fat (2%) greek yogurt |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add cumin and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute until toasted and fragrant; set cumin oil aside to cool completely.
2. Stir together cucumber, 1/4 cup walnuts, lemon juice, yogurt, salt, and pepper. Stir in cumin oil and top with additional 2 tablespoons walnuts.
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