Yogurt Raita With Chile and Mint

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups plain whole milk yogurt
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon finely diced red chile, like Fresno or red jalapeño
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 tablespoons chopped mint

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

    141 calories; 8 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 9 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 8 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 23 milligrams cholesterol; 667 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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1 1/2 cups

Preparation

1. Put yogurt in a bowl. Stir in ginger, diced chile and salt.
2. Put oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add mustard and cumin seeds and let sizzle until seeds begin to pop, about 1 minute. Carefully stir hot contents of skillet into yogurt.
3. Add chopped mint, cover and let flavors mingle for at least 15 minutes. Raita may be prepared several hours before serving.

20 minutes