Kela Ka Raita (Yogurt and Bananas)

This Indian Raita is a nice cool and creamy dish to be served along side the curries and hot dishes. From the cookbook "Vegetarian Cooking Around the World." Cooking time doesn't include the 1 hour to chill.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups plain yogurt
• 2  large bananas, peeled and sliced
• 1⁄4 cup coconut flakes
• 1  green chili pepper, finely chopped
• 1  teaspoon lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, beat yogurt until smooth. Stir in bananas, coconut, chili, lemon juice, coriander, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Cover bowl and chill at leat 1 hour.
3. Just before serving, sprinkle chopped cilantro leaves over raita.