Apple Raita
Kelly AllenRaita is a cooling, yogurt-based condiment from India. Traditionally, it's made with grated cucumber, but our version is made with grated apples.
Ingredients
- 1½ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt (or strained whole milk yogurt)
- 1 small tart apple, peeled and coarsely grated
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 jalapeño chile, seeds removed, finely chopped (if chiles are out of season, try a tsp of chile oil. It's not traditional, but brings a little heat in a pinch)
- ¼ tsp salt, or to taste
- 1 tbsp untoasted sesame oil
- 1-2 tbsp sugar
- 4 scallions, trimmed and chopped
- ½ tsp black mustard seeds
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Preparation
- In a small mixing bowl, stir together yogurt, apple, ginger, chile, sugar, scallions, and salt.
- Warm the oil in a small skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let seeds sizzle for a moment, then stir in garlic and cook until just softened. Do not allow to brown.
- Carefully pour the contents of skillet into yogurt and stir together. Adjust the salt and sugar, to taste. Serve at cool room temperature.
