Recipe: Mint Raita

Name: Recipe: Mint Raita
Ingredients: 8

1 lb. Seedless Cucumbers
1 qt. Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt
2 Tbsp. Markon Fresh Mint, chopped
1 Tbsp. Chopped Garlic
2 tsp. Trade East Spanish Paprika
½ tsp. Trade East Ground Cumin
½ tsp. Trade East Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp. Kosher Salt

Recipe Preparation

1. Slice the ends from the cucumbers. Slice in half widthwise. Using a Japanese mandoline, slice the halves lengthwise down to the core so they are 1/8″ thick. Slice lengthwise 1/8″ thick. Small dice the strips into 1/6″ pieces. Dice small enough so the finished raita can be placed in a squeeze bottle with a trimmed end if necessary. Place cucumbers on paper toweling. Allow to drain.

2. Place all ingredients into a stainless steel mixing bowl. Using a rubber spatula, fold the ingredients together thoroughly. Transfer to a storage container. Cover, label, date and refrigerate until needed.