Cilantro-Mint Raita Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Cilantro-Mint Raita Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 20

Yield: 2 1/2 cups

Cilantro-Mint Raita Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups plain yogurt

1 large cucumber

grated

10 fresh mint leaves

½ bunch chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons ground cumin

salt and pepper to taste

Mangorita

Side Dish

Directions

Step 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

Cilantro-Mint Raita Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:20

Calories: 20.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.5g 3%

Carbohydrates: 2.6g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.2g 1%

Sugars: 2g

Fat: 0.5g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.3g 1%

Cholesterol: 1.5mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 129.6IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Vitamin C: 1mg 2%

Folate: 4.6mcg 1%

Calcium: 53.7mg 5%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 8.6mg 3%

Potassium: 96.1mg 3%

Sodium: 19.1mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 4.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.