Recipe: Mint Raita

Name: Recipe: Mint Raita
Ingredients: 8

1 lb. Seedless Cucumbers
32 oz. Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt
2 Tbsp. Markon Mint Leaves
1 Tbsp. Chopped Garlic
2 tsp. Trade East Ground Spanish Paprika
½ tsp. Trade East Ground Cumin
½ tsp. Trade East Ground Cayenne Red 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 ⅙” 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 the yogurt, mint, garlic, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and cucumbers into a stainless steel mixing bowl. Using a rubber spatula, fold the ingredients together thoroughly. Transfer to a covered storage contain. Cover, label, date and refrigerate until needed.