Cucumber Yogurt Salad (Kakdi ka Raita)
Secrets of Fat-Free Indian Cooking
Jim and Cathy Baker, Indian, May 18, 2002
Servings: 5
Whisk together the yogurt, sugar, and salt in a
medium-sized mixing bowl until well-blended. Stir in
the peanuts and chile (if using).
2 cups plain nonfat yogurt
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
Per Serving (excluding unknown
items): 64 Calories; 1g Fat (11.0%
calories from fat); 6g Protein; 9g
Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber;
2mg Cholesterol; 187mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean
Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Non-Fat
Milk; 0 Fat; 0 Other
Carbohydrates.
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 teaspoons peanuts, dry-roasted,
Add the cucumbers and mix well.
ground
1 green chile, seeded and finely
chopped
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and finely
chopped
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, finely
chopped
Garnish with cilantro and serve.
You can make this salad up to 8 hours in advance, but
don’t add the salt or cilantro until just ready to serve.
The salt will cause the cucumber to release water,
resulting in a thin, watery salad.
Cuisine: Indian

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