CURRIED CUCUMBER YOGURT

This creamy condiment is similar to a traditional Indian raita. Put a bowl on your table at your next Indian-inspired feast. The coolness of the yogurt and cucumber will cut through the heat of your favourite spicy curry dishes.

Yield: Makes 1 1/2 cup.

CURRIED CUCUMBER YOGURT

Ingredients

  • ​1 cup plain yogurt
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped seeded English cucumber
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp grated lime peel
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp curry powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients until blended. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutritional analysis per 1 tbsp serving:

7 calories, 0.3 g fat, 0.4 g protein, 0.7 g carbohydrate, 0 g fibre, 17 mg sodium