Name: Radish and Cucumber Raita
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 large radishes, quartered and thinly sliced, (about ½ cup); 1 small Persian cucumber, quartered lengthwise, thinly sliced, (about ½ cup); 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp. salt

This content was last updated on February 7, 2020

Keep it light and fresh this week with a cooling raita. This simple condiment is made with just 4 main ingredients — radishes, cucumber, yogurt and spices. Radishes are cruciferous vegetables rich in vitamin C and anthocyanins while cucumbers contain vitamin K. Use it on hot kebabs, herbed flatbread or as an easy side dip.

Ingredients

2 large radishes, quartered and thinly sliced, (about ½ cup)
1 small Persian cucumber, quartered lengthwise, thinly sliced, (about ½ cup)
1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. salt

Makes 6 servings (¼ cup per serving). Per serving: 30 calories, 1.5 g total fat (1 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 2 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein, 0 g dietary fiber, 115 mg sodium, 2 g sugar, 0 g added sugar.

Directions

In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
Set raita aside 10 minutes to let flavors develop. Raita will become a bit thinner.

Notes

If Persian cucumber is not available use a 5-inch cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeds scooped out and discarded and cucumber finely chopped.

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This recipe contains cancer fighting foods:

This recipe was specially crafted to support cancer prevention and survival. It adheres to AICR's Cancer Prevention Recommendations. Learn more about our recipe guidelines.

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