Raitas are yogurt-based side dishes that are often served with meals as a palate cooler and refresher. A wide range of ingredients, usually in combination with fresh herbs, are added to full-fat yogurt for raita — from cucumber to the tropical mango combined with succulent dates in this version.
- Portion size 500 servings
Ingredients
Method
In small skillet, toast cumin seeds over medium heat until beginning to darken, about 1 minute; let cool. With side of knife, coarsely crush seeds; set aside.
In small bowl, stir together yogurt, dates, mango, lime juice, mint and salt. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.) Sprinkle with cumin seeds.
Nutritional facts <b>Per 1 tbsp (15 mL):</b> about
- Sodium 27 mg
- Protein 1 g
- Calories 26.0
- Total fat 1 g
- Cholesterol 3 mg
- Saturated fat 1 g
- Total carbohydrate 4 g
%RDI
- Iron 1.0
- Calcium 2.0
- Vitamin A 3.0
- Vitamin C 3.0
