Carrot - Cashew Raita

Submitted by Stina

"this is based on a recipe from The Art of Vegetarian Indian Cooking, by Yamuna Devi-- a must have for vegetarian cooks and anyone interested in Indian Cuisine."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
• 3 carrots, peeled and shredded
• 8 dates, pitted and finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons cashews, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lime zest, grated
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cardamom seed, crushed
• 1 pinch kosher salt

directions

1. Strain the yogurt for 1 to 3 hours (you can line a strainer or colander with cheesecloth or a tea towel, add yogurt, then gather up the corners, tie them tight, and hang in from the faucet).
2. Place drained yogurt in a mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until well blended.
4. Chill for several hours, and enjoy cold or at room temperature.

Reviews

[Charishma_Ramchandani]

This was really tasty! The only ingredient I omitted was the dates since I didn't have those on hand. I had this with Nepali vegetable pulao and it went very well. Thanks for sharing!