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Cucumbers and Tomatoes in Yogurt

Cucumbers and Tomatoes in Yogurt
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Called raitas in India, yogurt-based accompaniments cool the palate when spicy foods are eaten. Try it with Indian Spiced Chicken and Chutney. Or when friends are coming over, serve it as a dip with pita bread wedges or crackers.
Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:50 min
makes:About 2 cups sauce
1medium cucumber
1medium green onion, chopped (1 tablespoon)
1/2teaspoon salt
1medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1/4teaspoon ground cumin
Dash of pepper
1/2clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2cup Yoplait® plain fat-free yogurt
1.Cut cucumber lengthwise in half; scoop out seeds. Chop cucumber (about 1 1/4 cups).
2.In medium glass or plastic bowl, mix cucumber, onion and salt; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in tomato.
3.In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients except yogurt; toss with cucumber mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
4.Drain thoroughly. Just before serving, fold in yogurt. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutritional Information
1/2 Cup: Calories 35 (Calories from Fat 5); Total Fat 1/2g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 320mg; Total Carbohydrate 5g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 3g); Protein 2g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 8%; Calcium 6%; Iron 2% Exchanges: 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
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cucumbers and tomatoes in yogurt
Absolutely delicious
Posted at 3:13 PM on March 18 2010 by
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Cool and Refreshing
This is another winner! Very cool, refreshing and tastey! This would be a great summer recipe but is good anytime. Happy Eating!
Posted at 9:53 AM on February 6 2008 by mariamom
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