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Submitted by byron

Indian carrot and yogurt relish (raita) with blanched shredded carrots, cumin, chili, and onion. A cool, tangy condiment ready in minutes.

YIELD

10 servings

PREP

5 min

COOK

1 min

READY

6 min

This carrot and yogurt relish is an Indian-style raita that takes about five minutes to throw together and brings a cool, tangy crunch to any spicy meal.

Shredded carrots get a quick 30-second blanch in boiling water. That brief dip softens them just enough to take the raw edge off while keeping their crunch intact. Into the yogurt they go, along with ground cumin, a touch of sugar, finely chopped onion, and hot chili pepper for heat.

The cumin is the flavor anchor here. Even a quarter teaspoon infuses the yogurt with that warm, earthy note that makes this taste distinctly Indian rather than just “carrots in yogurt." Serve it chilled alongside curries, grilled meats, or flatbreads.

Pro Tips

  • Blanch the carrots for exactly 30 seconds, no more. Overcooked carrots turn limp and lose the texture contrast that makes this relish work.
  • Drain the blanched carrots thoroughly and pat dry. Excess water thins out the yogurt.
  • Use full-fat yogurt for a creamier, richer relish. Low-fat yogurt works but tastes thinner.

Variations

  • Toast the cumin seeds in a dry pan and crush them fresh for a more intense, fragrant flavor.
  • Add a handful of fresh chopped cilantro or mint for an herby, brighter version.
  • Swap carrots for grated cucumber for a classic cucumber raita.

Ingredients

1 1
EACH CARROT
scrapped and trimmed
1 237
CUP ML YOGURT
1 5
TEASPOON ML SUGAR
¼ 1.3
TEASPOON ML CUMIN
ground
¼ 59
CUP ML ONIONS
finely onion
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML HOT CHILI PEPPER
red or green, finely chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes

Directions

Cut carrot into coarse shreds with hand grater or food processor. There should be about 1 cup.

Drop carrot shreds into boiling water and cook for about 30 seconds. Drain well.

Combine yogurt, carrots and remaining ingredients.

Serve chilled.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 35g (1.2 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 20 37% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 16mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Sugars g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 21% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 3% Iron 0%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
 

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