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.

AICR Impact

The American Institute for Cancer Research helps the public understand the relationship between lifestyle, nutrition and cancer risk. We work to prevent cancer through innovative research, community programs and impactful public health initiatives.

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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