Cilantro-Mint Raita Recipe
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Cilantro-Mint Raita

By: Matt W. 
"This refreshing mixture of mint, cilantro, yogurt, and cucumber is the perfect accompaniment to a spicy curry, a Moroccan tagine dish, or a Greek lamb dish. Serve with warm naan, pita, or other flatbread. Garnish with cucumber and mint sprigs."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 2.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 1/2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 large cucumber, grated
  • 10 fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Puree the yogurt, grated cucumber, mint, and cilantro in a food processor until the mint and cilantro are finely chopped. Add the cumin, salt, and pepper; pulse several times to incorporate. Transfer the raita to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap; store in refrigerator to allow the flavors to blend, at least 1 hour. Serve chilled.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 20 | Total Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 1mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 2.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2010 by Don   view full review
I have to say I'm disappointed. I'm afraid it is not to my taste or texture. I like body and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 2.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2009 by KitchenWitch   view full review
I think if you used more mint and less cilantro, this would be way better. As is, it's just...

 

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